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FEATURES
78 | Frankly Speaking
Ladies, we let’s chat—or, at least, you need to open up to your doctors about questions you want to ask, but don’t. Here’s a headstart on tricky talks. BY BETH COONEY FITZPATRICK
88 | Time for Romance Just in time Valentine’s Day, Westport photographer Chris Craymer focuses on love—and it’s heart-racing. BY JILL JOHNSON
94 | Going Solo
Take a break from your daily routine with a great escape. Here are places for solo travelers who love adventure. Get ready to clear your head, meet new people and see the sights your way.
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BY KIM-MARIE EVANS On the Cover: Photography by Chris Craymer Chris and Zoe Craymer inset by Alex Dow
DEPARTMENTS 10 | EDITOR’S LETTER 13 | BUZZ Nic + Zoe; FacesBeautiful and Achorn
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Top Doctors of Fairfield County Don’t leave your health up to just anyone. This list of Top Doctors in the area includes family doctors and every kind of specialist you need to keep you in the pink.
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16 | SHOP Jewel-toned treasures 18 | GO New York City escapes; Hyundai 23 | DO “The Holy Name—Art of the Gesù: Bernini and His Age” comes to Fairfield
26 | EAT M.EAT; Rye Ridge; Great Northern Food Hall 30 | FINANCE FIX
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Look of Love Chris Craymer. If you need a visual of what it’s like to live passionately, look no further than this photographer’s work. I decided it would be our cover story the moment writer Jill Johnson brought his amazing images to my attention. Who knew he and his wife, Zoe, were living a quiet and beautiful life here in Westport? In his new book, American Romance, he catches sweet moments of intimacy that are as distinct as each couple. Page by page, it’s a love story. I fell for Craymer’s ability to capture not only the joy of flirting, but also the undeniable chemistry between two people. I am especially pleased that some of the images were taken right here in town. Craymer’s book has me recalling what he calls those “mortgage free” years, yet others feel timeless—all of them are as magical as love itself. The book even comes out in time for Valentine’s Day. In a relationship or not, there’s good reason to schedule “me” time—try private travel for adventurers. In our story, “Going Solo,” destination after destination proves that sometimes the best way to get away means not having to worry about anyone else and to follow your own
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personal pursuits. From chilly Alaska and Copenhagen to steamy Mexico and Costa Rica, there are plenty of options to explore, and we provide agendas to get you going, whether you’re a little unsure about traveling alone or 100 percent into it. We also offer ideas for quick getaways in New York City. Dive into immersive entertainment, which will get you interacting with common experiences in a whole new way. Or taste something new—celebrate the New Nordic movement at Great Northern Food Hall. Having lived briefly in Denmark, I love that I can get an authentic, Chef Claus Meyer–approved smørrebrød (Danish open sandwich) so close to home. Go ahead, pack your winter weekend agenda with fun and food that’s different from your norm. At the start of a new year, commit to challenging your perspective, whether that means going beyond the familiar horizon or fully focusing on what (and who) you already have. Live passionately…and Happy New Year!
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NIC+ZOE proves outfits created from a palette of cream, white and sand can make a bold statement one of Chatfield-Taylor’s favorite pieces. Using cashmere, silk and cotton in a variety of white shades, such as milk and bone, creates a quietly elegant look. “We ask, ‘What are the neutrals we’re designing into?’ We make a point to incorporate those neutrals into patterns,” explains Chatfield-Taylor. The brand, which manufactures its own prints, focuses on incorporating interesting colors and patterns to take the guesswork out of dressing. So, don’t fear color. “One of the pillars of NIC+ZOE is color that is wearable and comfortable,” says Lightbown. “In our knitwear, we may incorporate a thread of soot or blue to pull the piece back to the pants or denim.” Whether with rich wine or dusky pink, the pieces are wearable for real women in real life and versatile for day or night, work or weekend. 7 Church Ln.; nicandzoe.com —Colleen Crowley
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stick to a neutral palette, explains founder Dorian Lightbown, add layers and texture to give the outfit dimension. Consider the Lace Essence Top, with a knit body, lace panel over the shoulders and chiffon trim; it’s
WHAT A GIFT The new Savvy + Grace has the allure of a vacation-town shop—go for a gift, buy three things for yourself. Finds include cleverly displayed jewelry, bath bombs, puffer jackets, wraps and kid toys. The “savvy” is for shoppers with a taste for luxury, like Ugg, Mariposa and Kate Spade, at great prices. “Grace” is that feeling of browsing an honest to goodness momand-pop on Main Street. savvyand gracewestport.com
JUST BEAUTIFUL “Women should not be afraid of makeup. It’s meant to enhance our features,” says Gail Sagel, founder of FACES Beautiful (facesbeautiful .com), which recently teamed up with Achorn Beauty Bar (achornbeautybar .com) in Playhouse Square. Head in for top brands and beauty treatments.
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Upper Deck Fitness owner, Suzanne Palazzo, on 3 fixes for the New Year Weight Lifting
Down Work out the right way now to prevent injuries later
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“Our focus is on safety and doing everything in correct form,” says Bridget McBride, co-owner, with Caitlin Giambalvo, of The Bar Method. “Our instructors are taught to evaluate the needs of those in the room and look out for, and prioritize, correcting improper form.” After finding success with their Fairfield studio, the business partners eyed Westport for its second location. At both places, instructors go through six months of training before they can teach, and they learn to use both verbal
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and hands-on correction to ensure participants are tucking and lifting the right way. For example, when you’re in a plank, raise your hips a little higher than where you think they should be, so you don’t sink to the floor and strain your lower back. They also provide custom modification and will send a video to your physical therapy team for further modifications. 25 Sylvan Rd. S.; barmethod.com
Pick Up the Pace Elite Health Services offers a running assessment with gait analysis. They use video and physical
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MYTH You can eat what you want as long as you sweat it off. FACT “Oh, how I wish this was true! Unfortunately, what you eat and when you eat it influences that number on the scale the most. At the end of the day, long-term, sustainable weight loss or weight maintenance comes down to more than calories in, calories out.”
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MYTH Cardio is a must if your goal is to lose weight. FACT “Step off the treadmill to nowhere! If you’re looking to truly change your body, you should be focusing on strength training, with a combination of body-weight, free-weight and resistance exercises. Insert cardio bursts, such as a minute of jumping jacks or jumping rope), between sets and watch your body respond.” —Scott Thomas
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tools to measure fifteen characteristics that impact your performance. “During the ninetyminute appointment, we use a physical therapist, a running coach and multiple screenings to measure your active and passive range of motion,” says Steve Kurczewski, managing partner. “We see three views of available motion and motor control, and we work toward getting your posture and alignment toward the norm.” Runners aren’t the only ones who need to be mindful of technique. “No matter the activity, if you push your body past the range of motion, you can easily strain a muscle,” he notes. That’s why Elite Health Services recently launched a specialized yoga workshop, during which participants are educated about the nuances of each pose. Each class focuses on one pose to build upon participants’ practice. 162 Kings Hwy. N.; elitehealthservices.com —Colleen Crowley
MYTH Women who lift weights will develop big muscles. FACT “This is categorically, undeniably false. What is true, however, is that the body is made in the kitchen, so it’s diet that plays a much larger factor in whether women bulk up.”
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icking out baby names, decorating the nursery, buying itsy-bitsy onesies— there’s nothing quite like the anticipation of starting a family. But imagine every passing stroller feeling like a stab in the heart, because infertility has turned the dream of having a baby into a nightmare. The CDC reports that one in eight American couples have trouble getting or staying pregnant. Those with the means may find hope in fertility treatment; others face the crushing reality that they simply can’t afford it. Procedures like in vitro fertilization (IVF) can cost tens of thousands of dollars and often are not covered by insurance. Nest Egg Foundation Inc., a not-for-profit organization based in Westport, is bringing
miracles—in the form of financial grants and bundles of joy— to Connecticut families in this painful predicament. Dr. Mark Leondires, medical director and partner at Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut, and Amy Matton, coordinator of their Integrated Fertility and Wellness Program, are helping to make these families whole. These Westporters regularly witness the wonders of modern medicine—and the devastation of drained bank accounts. “A foundation to support those who cannot afford infertility therapy has been on my agenda for many years,” says Leondires, who has worked in reproductive medicine since 1995. “Everyone who wants a child in their home should have a chance to use the best technology in order to get there.”
The stars aligned when business psychologist Sharon Horowitz introduced them to her client Harold Levy. The founder of the ultra successful Westport-based Iridian Asset Management was contemplating his legacy and decided he’d “like to help people who want children: nurses, firemen, teachers—decent people who would make good parents but don’t have the resources.” A board was formed, local artist Miggs Burroughs donated the logo, and Nest Egg was born. A year ago, the first four grants were awarded. While the odds of success of an IVF cycle at a top clinic are lower than the flip of a coin, it seems Nest Egg cycles are charmed. An egg donor was the only feasible option for *Liv, who was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure: “Our insurance didn’t cover infertility treatment and IVF with an egg donor is very expensive. Nest Egg eliminated the financial stress and gave us hope.” Liv had twins last August. Another couple endured a miscarriage and three failed IVFs, which wiped out their savings. *Sue remembers getting the call that they’d received a grant. “I couldn’t
believe that after so many disappointments, we were getting another chance.” In October, they welcomed a baby girl. After multiple miscarriages, including losing twins, *Claire needed a gestational carrier. With a friend as a surrogate and a Nest Egg grant, she and her husband became the proud parents of a baby boy in November. “The Nest Egg Foundation and those who donate to it really care about the struggles others face to build their families,” she says. “If you haven’t battled infertility or aren’t deeply involved, there’s really no way to understand how it feels.” “I was driving when I got the call that we’d been chosen,” recalls *Amy. “I lost it, bawling, and had to pull over! We were finally able to smile and talk about having children again like ‘normal couples’ do.” Amy’s sister, their egg donor, went through a cycle last summer and the couple plans to start their family (with frozen embryos) soon. Another round of grantees are beginning their journey to parenthood. To learn more or donate, visit: nesteggfoundation .org. —Jill Johnson *Names are fictitious.
EVERYONE WHO WANTS A CHILD IN THEIR HOME SHOULD HAVE A CHANCE TO USE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY IN ORDER TO GET THERE. – DR. MARK LEONDIRES
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20 Times Square nflexperience.com The brand new NFL Experience in Times Square might be the closest any of us ever get to performing our touchdown dance in front of thousands of adoring fans. This immersive experience was created by Cirque du Soleil in partnership with the league. Some highlights of the experience, which is $39 per ticket, include:
MEASURE UP TO THE PROS with a series of interactive challenges, including a vertical leap test and blocking obstacles in a replica of an authentic NFL team workout facility.
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SHARE THE STAGE with the Vince Lombardi Trophy and experience the iconic trophy up-close just like a Super Bowl champ.
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226 West 44th Street natgeoencounter.com No wet suit, oxygen tank or shark cage needed for this dive into the deep. Using state-of-the-art immersive technology, guests can get up-close and personal with all manner of aquatic life. It took a team of scientists, along with Emmy-, Academy- and Grammy-Award winning artists, three years to develop this one-of-a-kind encounter. Adult tickets start at $39.50 with a portion of the proceeds going toward ocean conservation. Here’s what you can expect:
DESCEND INTO 60,000 SQUARE FEET OF “WATER” and see all the creatures you would encounter if you were lucky enough to spend time on the floor of the Pacific Ocean.
VIRTUALLY INTERACT WITH SEA LIONS, play with rays and dolphins, come face-to-face with humpback whales, Humboldt squids and great white sharks. A combination of video mapping, 8K photo real animation, mega projections screens and immersive sound will have you reaching for a towel once you emerge.
THE SECOND PORTION OF THE ATTRACTION IS MORE EDUCATIONAL. Guests learn about what they just experienced through touch screens, holograms and more. The entire experience takes just ninety minutes.
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530 West 27th Street mckittrickhotel.com If Shakespeare, Martha Graham and Alfred Hitchcock were to stage a show together, it would be Sleep No More. This experience has been called the “gold standard of immersive theater.” The show first launched in 2011 and is still consistently sold out. The McKittrick “Hotel” was created to house this production and has now added a few other immersive and short-run shows. In addition to the productions, there are the Heath Restaurant (given high marks by greenwich editor’s notoriously picky brother) and the rooftop bar Gallow Green (a great spot for pre- or postshow drinks).
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YOU’LL “CHECK IN” to Sleep No More and be given a “hotel key” (a playing card) and asked to don a Venetian mask; this separates guests from performers.
EXPLORE SIX FLOORS AND 100 ROOMS full of dark corners and little details: Open books and scattered letters provide clues; you can follow dancers down darkened hallways or peek in on a fully-stocked candy store.
YOU WILL NEVER SEE the whole thing in one visit, but overall it loosely tells the story of Macbeth, Shakespeare’s tale of a Scottish thane who commits regicide (the deliberate killing of a monarch—you’re welcome) at the urging of his famously ambitious wife and three fortunetelling witches.
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THE ACTORS RARELY SPEAK, and when they do, it is usually to whisper a cryptic line in the ear of a single audience member. Standard tickets are $145 per person. VIP tickets include front-of-theline access, a bottle of champagne and a reserved table in the Manderley Bar, $325 per person.
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ne of the most breathtaking auto success stories of our time has been the rise of Hyundai. In thirty years its cars have gone from cheap and forgettable to their current state of desirable and, uh, reasonably priced. The company’s new Genesis line is its latest salvo, and warrants a close look. Just as Toyota recognized in the late 1980s that status seekers weren’t going to get bragging rights from its yeoman nameplate and thus created the glittering Lexus, so Hyundai is establishing Genesis as its prestige brand. On the floor now are two muscular and sleek sedans—the G80 and G90. Coming next year are the G70 (think BMW 3-series) and a sporty crossover. Owners will have to sacrifice not having that Teutonic cachet, but no one’s going to think you pulled up in the milk wagon. Genesis assembled a European design team that previously had drawn up Bentleys, Audis and Lamborghinis, and there is an admirable sleekness and strength in the lines of each
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Genesis model. The options list is rather extensive; avoid it and you’ll get a lavish car in the low 40s. The G80 and G80 Sport models are plenty spacious for four tall adults. You don’t really need to step up to the G90 unless you want a warship limousine. The G80 interior is a composition of soft leather and sumptuous textures. Passengers will instantly sense the general fineness. The G80 eases you smoothly down the road in a cloud of quiet—they’ve clearly made an effort at consummate sound-proofing. But if you hit it, especially with the 420-horsepower V8, the thrust is startling. It’s no sports car, but it does sail around bends with aplomb. It offers four driving modes, ranging from snow to let’s go. The V6 versions still feel plenty strong. For Connecticut driving, I’d recommend the normal V6 with the all-wheeldrive option called HTRAC. With Hyundai’s recent reliability record, the G80 is well worth considering. — Chris Hodenfield JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 WESTPORT
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he infinite opportunities for attending local exhibits and gallery shows is a perk of living in Fairfield County, though receiving a blizzard of postcards or catchy web postings about the next “must see” can become stultifying. Thankfully, a discerning sensibility tips us off to art-world hype versus authentic inspiration. When Philippe de Montebello, the former director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, intones a rave recommendation in his honey-toned, transatlantic Gallic breath, you can bet it’s the real deal.
Europe. Capturing the intellectual and sensorial appeal of the newly founded Society of Jesus, the show offers a delightful frisson of the Counter-Reformation’s visual zeitgeist. A stunning array of original artworks from the Church of the Gesù (Chiesa del Santissimo Nome di Gesù all’Argentina) in Rome forms the show’s nucleus. Several artworks have never before been viewed on this side of the Atlantic. It’s almost as if angels parachuted down onto Fairfield’s campus, showering heavenly treasures.
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CENTER OF ATTENTION Heralding a magisterial exhibition in our backyard, Montebello, as honorary chair of the Exhibition Committee, heads up the Fairfield University Art Museum’s international loan exhibition: “The Holy Name—Art of the Gesù: Bernini and His Age.” (It runs from February 1 through May 19.) “Short of boarding a flight to Rome and going to the Gesù [church] itself, this is the closest one will ever come to experiencing and appreciating its artistic riches,” he notes. Swooning over these artworks as the “crucible of art, ideas and faith,” he validates this local exhibition’s world-class impact, saying, “If I were still director of the Metropolitan, I would be jealous of Fairfield doing this show. It’s simply incredible, as it brings to Fairfield University some of the greatest artists working in seventeenth-century Rome.” In celebration of the university’s seventy-fifth anniversary, this landmark survey of Jesuitinspired art, theology and missionary activism re-creates the electrifying religious and political climate of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century
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“If I were still director of the Metropolitan, I would be jealous of Fairfield doing this show. It’s simply incredible.”
Cruising the Post Road, one doesn’t encounter 400-year-old oil paintings; miniaturized studies of vertiginous ceiling frescos; preparatory sketches; crisply engraved architectural renderings; bronze statues; an altarpiece cartouche studded with eye-popping silver, bronze, lapis lazuli and glass; golden silk threaded clerical vestments; a Papal Bull signed by Pope Paul III (Alessandro Farnese); and other precious documents that trace the early moments of the Jesuit narrative. It’s all an eyeful. As if a long-lost ancestral nonno has come to visit generations of his spiritual descendants, no less than an original marble sculpture of Cardinal Robert Bellarmine by Gian Lorenzo Bernini alights onto campus. How many would know that the college was originally named after Cardinal Bellarmine? His name was removed from the official seal in 1969. For a nationally ranked university with legions of liberal arts graduates, Bellarmine
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Francesco Bertos’ Saint Ignatius Loyola with an Angel Holding a Book Inscribed with the Motto of the Society of Jesus
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WITH DR. LINDA WOLK-SIMON DR. LINDA WOLK-SIMON serves as director of the Fairfield University Art Museum after twenty-five years at the gold standard of museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. From 1986 to 2011, she served in many posts, including curator, Department of Drawings and Prints. Prior to that, she was the assistant curator of the Robert Lehman Collection, a diverse body of paintings, sculpture, textiles, glass, ceramics and old master drawings. ON ORGANIZING THE GESÙ EXHIBIT: “It is especially gratifying for a curator to be able to organize an exhibition that relates very directly to one’s own particular interests or areas of expertise. In the case of the Gesù exhibition, which explores the foundational chapters of the Society of Jesus in Rome and its glorious Mother Church, the subject is obviously very precisely tailored to Fairfield University as a Jesuit institution of higher learning. It also gave me a really exciting opportunity to immerse myself in a project that focuses largely on Rome, my favorite art historical place, in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, my favorite time period, and to work on some of the greatest artists of the time—like the architect Jacopo Vignola and the great Baroque sculptor and architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini, as well as one of the most powerful, wealthy and discerning patrons of the period, Cardinal Alessandro Farnese, who paid for the building of the Gesù and imposed his will on the Jesuits. ON ENGAGING VISITORS: “We have two audiences: the students and faculty of Fairfield University, and members of the public from the surrounding geographic region. We are, in other words, both inward- and outward looking, which makes us different from other academic this page top: Il Baciccio (Giovanni Battista Gaulli), The Triumph of the Name of Jesus, 1676–79, oil on paper center: Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Putti Carrying the Cross, 1672–75, charcoal and black chalk bottom: Alessandro Algardi, Saint Ignatius Loyola with Saints and Martyr of the Jesuit Order, probably cast by Giovanni Andrea Lorenzani, seventeenth century, bronze. opposite page Domenico Zampieri, Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s Vision of Christ and God the Father at La Storta, ca. 1622, oil on canvas
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is revered as a theologian and scientist. He ferociously questioned the heretical Florentine astronomer Galileo Galilei about his (then) nonsensical theories of the solar system. Fortunately, we have reconciled antiquated notions of astronomy with the blessings of fine art and Copernican knowledge as taught in a twenty-first-century Jesuit institution of higher education. This will be the only time this Bernini masterpiece has been preened away from the Mother Church of the Gesù in our lifetime. The piously depicted Jesuit saint is marvelously captured from Bernini’s astonishingly gifted fingertips. Anyone who has taken Intro to Art History recalls Bernini’s breathtaking theatricality as the ultimate maestro of the Baroque age. Whether you studied art history in the class of 1968 or 2018, this exhibit will transport you back to that perfect moment. Don’t miss the free lectures and programs, which bring a lineup of international scholars to campus. More at fairfield.edu/museum.
DO departments, even though our primary mission is, like theirs, pedagogical. For students and faculty, we have an academic engagement committee comprising faculty from across multiple departments and disciplines with whom we share our programming ideas in the hope that they will offer valuable input and promote them widely to colleagues and students. We also designate a faculty member to serve as academic liaison for every exhibition and major programming initiative we undertake. Finally, thanks to an extremely generous outside benefactor, we have been able to hire a curator of education and academic engagement—a really essential position for any academic art museum. All of these initiatives serve our preeminent goal of enhancing and expanding curricular engagement and ensuring that our programming is intellectually sound, rigorous and educational for all of our audiences, and engaging. ON SECURING ART FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS AND LEADING MUSEUMS: “Without a doubt the most miraculous loan is the marble portrait bust of Roberto Bellarmino by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, one of the greatest sculptors of all time, and the artistic impresario who transformed the urban landscape of seventeenthcentury Rome with his churches, sculptures and fountains. This extremely important work of art has been requested for various exhibitions over the years but, until now, has always been denied. As a result, it has never left Rome. So it is leaving home for the first time to cross the Atlantic and come to Fairfield University! The initial response—from the governmental authority that makes such decisions—to my request to borrow this and other works from the Gesù was not at all encouraging. As a result, I was quite certain that we would not be successful, but the Jesuit Curia in Rome, and the past and current rector of the Gesù, were extremely helpful and supportive of this project. Over time, the authorities in Rome became more receptive, signing onto the project and doing everything they could to facilitate long and complicated negotiations.” ON HOPES FOR THE EXHIBIT: “What will give me tremendous satisfaction is if people engage in slow, careful looking as they absorb the four or five interconnected themes explored in this assemblage of important and historically resonant works of art. I hope they come away with a new or an enhanced appreciation of the many great but mostly unfamiliar artists they will encounter, [as well as] immensely talented contemporaries like Carlo Maratta, Domenichino, Giovanni Battista Gaulli, Ciro Ferri and Alessandro Algardi. The noise around contemporary art tends to drown out almost everything else these days; old masters have been marginalized and even dismissed. Those of us who work on Renaissance, Baroque, medieval or neoclassical art strenuously disagree, of course, and it is marvelous to have this opportunity to invite [others] to share this enthusiasm and come to the same realization.” EDITOR’S NOTE: TEXT HAS BEEN EDITED FOR CLARITY AND FIT.
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Steak obsessed? Meet the new butchery M.EAT, which specializes in beef (and lamb)
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ou won’t need to go to the bank and get a loan to buy a good steak,” says Roy Cox, CEO of M.EAT Organic Beef and Provisions, which recently opened in Westport. “We’re the importers, so we don’t have middlemen in the chain of supply. We import the beef and sell directly to the customers, which makes
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the prices very affordable.” Overseeing everything from farm to customer also means M.EAT can ensure the highest quality. “Our product is 100 percent organic USDA certified; everything is controlled, from the way the cattle are fed to the soil they’re on,” he says. Fertilizers or pesticides are
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not used on the grazing range, and the cattle are never treated with hormones or antibiotics. Uruguay, where M.EAT imports the majority of its product from, is the world’s leader in traceability standards. Through a digital system, the life of every animal is tracked and recorded, and the meat is refrigerated and ages during shipping. “Even though Uruguay is far away, we’re about as farmto-table as you can get,” says Operation Manager Todd Harkin. “It’s not just our meat that’s organic; everything we use is organic,” he says. “Our spices and herbs, any cheese or produce, even the products we offer for retail sale, are all 100 percent certified organic.” Don’t miss the burger bar. Customers can customize patties, including type of meat, spices and herbs, and cheese topping. In just a few minute’s time, they create gourmet burgers ready to be grilled at home. Although the team just opened its doors in town, it’s already roaming the land in search of a second site. Until then, follow the herd to 29 Church Ln., Bedford Square. See more, including cooking tips, at meatprovisions .com. —Colleen Crowley
Business partners Michael Ventorino and Scott Martin believe Rye Ridge Deli was meant to fill the space that Oscar’s Deli left behind when its owner, Lee Papageorge, passed away. When negotiations at another location stalled and the Westport one opened up, it “seemed like the perfect fit,” says Ventorino. “It was a deli before, and a proven entity.” Rye Ridge Deli opened fifteen months later. “Everybody comes up and says the place is beautiful, which is music to my ears,” he says. “Westport needs this.” Customers once again stop in for sandwiches, and people-watching. “Everyone loved [the employees from Oscar’s]. Our landlord is actually Lee’s family, so his wife said, ‘Oh you should call this guy and that guy.’ ” One of those guys is Crisanto Dolores, know as Chris. “It’s like coming back home again,” he says. “I know a lot of people here and they’re coming back asking, ‘Hey, how are you? Where have you been?’” As for Oscar’s, Ventorino says, “We’re hoping to continue the tradition.” But now it’s open until 9 p.m. 159 Main St.; ryeridgedeli .com —Colleen Crowley
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Chef Claus Meyer is giving smørrebrød (and all Nordic cuisine) the royal treatment at Great Northern Food Hall
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also the elaborate layering, which follows long-established rules of Danish food etiquette. If you’re a newbie to the art of smørrebrød, learn the rules before you break with tradition. There are reasons for why the ingredients are layered, which tools are used and in which order to eat multiple pieces.
Westport has yet to rally its own official smørrebrød expert, but there is tangible proof that Nordic cuisine is having a moment—and you don’t have to travel to Copenhagen for a taste. Instead, enjoy the cuisine of Noma cofounder Chef Claus Meyer. The culinary master most recently oversaw the opening of Great Northern Food Hall in nearby Grand Central Terminal. One of the most influential figures in Nordic food, he has published more than a dozen books, including The Nordic Kitchen. Great Northern, a reported $20 million operation, mixes old and new. For one, it’s located in a world-famous national historic landmark, where movers and shakers of all backgrounds continuously cross paths today. For another,
it reveres a traditional food, yet reimagines and elevates it to current cravings. And, finally, it goes old school by partnering with farmers and producers from the New York region and cooking in-season ingredients—which, of course, is all the rage recently. The powerhouse behind the place is MeyersUSA (meyersusa .com), a hospitality group started by Meyer. A Dane, he has spent his thirty-plus-year career unearthing the joy of
FOLLOW THE LEADER Think you can keep up with Chef Meyer? Join him for a three-mile run at 7 a.m. in Central Park. Your reward is a complimentary cup of coffee and a cinnamon swirl at Great Northern Food Hall. See schedule on its website; register on its Facebook page.
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Danish food and sharing it far and wide. He is credited with being the creator of the New Nordic Cuisine movement. “Smørrebrød needs to be created thoughtfully, but not necessarily elaborately. I think focusing on quality, seasonal ingredients and dense, fresh rye bread is key,” he says. “Many of my recipes are adopted from when I originally created them in Denmark. I like calling
my cuisine here ‘New York Nordic,’ because I use only local, seasonal ingredients that are available here— different from what I used in Denmark. Some ingredients here are more starchy or acidic, so I think about that as I re-create recipes so everything balances out.” As for what distinguishes contemporary tastes, he explains, “Nordic cuisine is all about purity, simplicity and
freshness. Using ingredients that are accessible, local and seasonal is important to every dish we create.” The hall is a collection of pavilions, each serving different food and drink. At the Open Rye pavilion, try smørrebrød, piled high with vegetables, cured meats, fish, pickles and condiments—and enjoy it like a Dane: with knife and fork, and a beer. greatnorthernfood .com —Diane Sembrot
f you catch a taste for open-faced sandwiches, look up Marcus Schioler at danishsandwich. com, where the self-proclaimed smørrebrød-obsessed Dane-Canadian opines with inspirational passion for aspirational sandwichmaking. “I think the sandwiches are unique because of the original combination of ingredients, the interesting flavor combinations and the beautiful look,” he says. “They are part of a rich culinary tradition in which the combinations are recognized as ‘official’ sandwiches. In Denmark, everybody identifies with the dozens of variations. I find that really special.” Online he shares recipes and instructions as well as Degree of Difficulty, noting: “Believe me, I don’t make all these smørrebrød and associated pålæg [toppings] on a regular basis. Some are really easy, but some are strictly specialoccasion foods.”
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appy New Year! Have you resolved to make the most of your investments in 2018? Take note: If you’re like many Americans, you’re probably overlooking what is quickly becoming the hottest investment vehicle around. It’s not the 401(k), the IRA, or the 529. It’s…wait Daniel E. Paige for it…your health savings account. “I think people are waking up and saying, ‘Wait a second. I can put almost $7,000 a year away pre-tax?’,” says Daniel E. Paige, manager/private wealth adviser with RSM US Wealth Management in Westport. As companies aim to lower their health-care costs, many are shifting to high-deductible health insurance plans for employees. High-deductible plans typically mean lower premiums but higher out-of-pocket costs. A health savings account lets you stash away cash pretax to pay for these out-of-pocket medical expenses, such as co-pays, doctor visits, braces and more. In 2018, individuals can sock away $3,450 in an HSA account, and families can double that, to $6,900. (This amount includes any employer contribution.) Most people with an HSA treat it like a medical checking account, putting money in the account until they need it, and then taking it out. But some savvy investors—only about 10 percent, according to a Devenir Research estimate—invest it. Here’s where
NEED TO KNOW “I’ve seen estimates of about $350,000 in medical expenses for a retired married couple, so odds are you’re going to need this money at some point.”
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THE TAKE AWAY GOODBYE 2017…
things get interesting: Even though pre-tax money went into the account, interest and capital gains compound tax-free. And when you withdraw the money to pay for a medical expense, you don’t owe taxes then, either. This makes for a triple tax advantage—an opportunity unheard of with most investment vehicles. Here’s one strategy used by some high-earners, Paige says: Fully fund and invest the HSA as you would your 401(k), where it can grow tax-free, and stash cash aside in an emergency account to be used for out-of-pocket medical expenses as they arise. Save the receipts for future reimbursement from yourself. As the tax code reads now, there’s no expiration date on your health savings account money; down the road, you’ll be able to reimburse yourself for medical expenses that you paid years prior, so long as you still have the receipts and you had an HSA when you paid the expenses. “Unlike with a flexible savings account, HSAs are not ‘use it or lose it.’ The funds do not go away,” says Paige. And unlike with an IRA, there is no required minimum distribution; you can hang onto your HSA forever, dipping in down the road as you need it to pay for your qualified medical expenses, including some of your Medicare premiums and long-term care insurance costs. Your contributions add up. If you deposit $6,900 per year for the next 20 years, your account will grow to more than $250,000, assuming a 6 percent return annually. (Note that there is no guarantee your investment will grow, and it can be lost depending on market conditions.) And that’s without any tax consequence. According to a study by investment giant Vanguard, “$1 invested in a traditional or Roth IRA (assuming a constant tax rate) will be worth $1.64 in 20 years. Put that same dollar in an HSA, W and it grows to $2.19.”
If you haven’t filed your 2017 taxes yet, it’s not too late to contribute to your 2017 HSA. Just like with an IRA, you’re allowed to fund your previous year’s HSA up until the tax deadline. So if you haven’t done so already, by April 15 contribute what you can to your 2017 HSA account.
WHAT’S THE CATCH? Make sure you understand the costs associated with your HSA. “Beware of maintenance fees,” Paige warns, adding that you don’t need to leave your HSA at the firm where your company started it. You can shop around and evaluate different firms, fund fees and investment options.
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Don’t tap into your HSA before age 65 for a nonmedical expense, Paige notes. After age 65, though, you’re allowed to make withdrawals for nonmedical expenses, but you’ll have to pay income taxes on the money, as you would with a 401(k) or an IRA.
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all agree that a parent would be alarmed if her child set off one day bludgeoning a pig; but the same parent has no trouble paying a corporation to do so. The dissonance is incredible, and it is accepted with curious inconsistency. It is expected that one understands the products they purchase, yet the majority accept that they have no have
“The disconnect between action and principle impedes humanity’s progress.” control over the violence they pay for. And we continue on without changing. Cruelty to animals, like a fear of the unfamiliar, is a learned behavior. The logic is unsound; individuals do possess power over what actions they support when they spend their money on food, clothing or entertainment. I publish my work under the brand TroubleMaker Technologies because the late Steve Jobs was correct: “Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes...the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world are the ones who do.” Troublemakers, rebels and round pegs will never be content with the present. They live to imagine the future and to construct it. The disconnect between action and principle impedes humanity's progress, so I’ve directed my creative work toward fixing it.
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he desire to ask questions, and a willingness to be wrong, push the human race forward, particularly when its majority is intent on incurring momentum in the opposite direction. I build products that push users to ask questions of this variety— and, frankly, I get incredibly excited building what I think needs to exist, but doesn’t yet. My name is Skylar Thomas, and I work as an app developer, animator and illustrator; I construct products for clients as well as those that I find exciting (the amount of sleep that one loses over an idea is a fairly good indicator of its value). As of 2017, my published work includes Paintball Hero, a 3-D platformer built to start a conversation, because a problem cannot be solved if no one is talking about it. Built with design and humor as the focus, Paintball Hero is the product of fourteen months in development and earned a feature on NPR earlier this year. I created the game as a contracted developer for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), with whom I initially began corresponding on a 2014 app. The story behind Paintball Hero is not linear; it involved several bouts of trial and error, as well as unbelievable success. The goal was to build a beautiful gaming experience that afforded a tangible, positive impact on its players. I threw gameplay and high-detail design at what I see wrong with the world, and, to date, I have seen it force people to ask the questions that lie at the root of the game’s plotline: What am I doing? Can I stand behind its consequences? Put differently: What do I support? Does it make me a hero? Overall, the project, and animal activism itself, comes down to the realization that everyone is born an animal activist in the same way that everyone is born an artist. We
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ADDICTION PSYCHIATRY Eric D. Collins
New Canaan, 203-801-2241 HOSPITALS: Silver Hill, NY-Pres Columbia
Addiction/Substance Abuse, Opiate Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Alcohol Abuse
ADOLESCENT MEDICINE Sara B. Levine
Greenwich Adolescent Medicine
Greenwich, 203-532-1919 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Eating Disorders, Adolescent Behavior High Risk, Adolescent Gynecology, LBGT Health
Marcie B. Schneider
Greenwich Adolescent Medicine
Greenwich, 203-532-1919 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Eating Disorders, Obesity, Menstrual Disorders
Joanna Zolkowski-Wynne Primary Care Center at Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport, 203-384-3235 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Parenting Issues
ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY Aimee Altschul-Latzman Allergy & Asthma Consultants of Fairfield County
Fairfield, 203-955-1461 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Allergy, Asthma, Food & Drug Allergy, Insect Allergy
Kenneth S. Backman
Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County
Fairfield, 203-259-7070 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Marvin Den
Norwalk, 203-845-6482 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Asthma, Airway Disorders
Philip H. Hemmers Allergy Center of Connecticut
Shelton, 203-374-6103 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Norwalk Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, Food Allergy
Richard J. Lee
Advanced Specialty Care
Danbury, 203-748-7433 HOSPITAL: Danbury Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, Urticaria
Paul S. Lindner
Allergy & Asthma Center of Stamford
Stamford, 203-978-0072 HOSPITAL: Stamford Asthma & Sinusitis, Food & Drug Allergy, Immune Deficiency, Allergic Rhinitis
Mark D. Litchman
Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates
Greenwich, 203-869-2080 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
Asthma, Immune Deficiency, Lupus & SLE, Vasculitis
Aymeric Louit
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates
Stamford, 203-357-1511 HOSPITALS: Greenwich,
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Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, Asthma & Allergy, Cough Chronic, Eczema
Agnieszka Matczuk
Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates
Greenwich, 203-869-2080 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Pediatric Allergy & Immunology
Nasal Allergy, Food Allergy, Asthma, Sinus Disorders
John Santilli Jr.
Jonathan B. Bell
Shelton, 203-374-6103 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Advanced Specialty Care
Danbury, 203-748-7433 HOSPITAL: Danbury Asthma, Insect Allergy, Sinusitis, Hives
Katherine A. Bloom
Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County
Fairfield, 203-259-7070 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Food Allergy, Immune Deficiency, Asthma
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Allergy, Sinusitis, Pediatric Allergy & Immunology
Joseph Sproviero
Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates
Norwalk, 203-838-4034 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Greenwich Asthma & Allergy, Autoimmune Disease
CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY Murali Chiravuri
Western Connecticut Arrhythmia Center
Danbury, 203-791-8550 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Bridgeport Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemakers, Defibrillators
Sandhya Dhruvakumar
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-2321 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation
Adam T. Lottick
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation
Michael R. Pittaro
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Arrhythmias
Robert D. Winslow
Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield
Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Danbury Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemakers, Defibrillators
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Charles B. Augenbraun
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Hypertension, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders, Preventive Cardiology
Gregory S. Bloom
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography, NonInvasive Cardiology
Linda R. Casale
Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield
Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Non-Invasive Cardiology, Women’s Health, Echocardiography
Venu Channamsetty
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Bridgeport, 203-683-5100 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Carotid Artery Disease, Preventive Cardiology
Joonun Choi
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-348-7410 HOSPITAL: Stamford Non-Invasive Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology
David L. Copen
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-739-7155 HOSPITAL: Danbury Cardiac Catheterization, Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Angioplasty & Stent Replacement
Evelyn J. Cusack
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-348-7410 HOSPITAL: Stamford Echocardiography, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders
Susan B. Eysmann
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Sasanka Jayasuriya
Stephen Michaelson
Greenwich, 203-863-4210 HOSPITALS: Yale-New Haven, Greenwich
Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Northeast Medical Group
Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiac Catheterization, Heart Disease in Women, Heart Valve Disease
Edward J. Kosinski
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Bridgeport, 203-6835100 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease
Steven H. Kunkes
Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield
Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Valve Disease, Diagnostic Problems
Robert L. Labarre
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Stamford, 203-353-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Stamford
Stamford, 203-353-1133 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Stress Echocardiography
Cardiac Catheterization, Angiography Coronary, Interventional Cardiology, Angioplasty & Stent Placement
Lawrence I. Fisher
Kevin Lenhart
Cardiac Specialists
Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Bridgeport
Cardiac Catheterization, Pacemakers & Defibrillators, Heart Valve Disease, Echocardiography
Ram Gordon
Cardiac Specialists
Trumbull, 203-385-1111 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Nuclear Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology
Jeffrey A. Green
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-348-7410 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Cardiology, Hypertension Complex, Heart Valve Disease, Sports Medicine Cardiology
David H. Hsi
The Heart Physicians
Stamford, 203-276-2323 HOSPITALS: Stamford,
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Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Valve Disease, Vascular Disease
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
David J. Lomnitz
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Norwalk, 203-855-3680 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Congestive Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease
Francis J. Neeson
Stamford Medical Group
Greenwich, 203-869-6960 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Preventive Cardiology, Echocardiography
Maria C. Pavlis
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
Brian D. Pollack
Cardiac Specialists
Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Bridgeport Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology
Alon Ronen
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Invasive Cardiology
Jeffrey A. Schmierer Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-739-7155 HOSPITAL: Danbury Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders, Hypertension
Adam E. Schussheim Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield
Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology
Hypertension, Heart Valve Disease, Preventive Cardiology, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders
Craig A. McPherson
Edward H. Schuster
Bridgeport, 203-384-3442 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Arrhythmias, Pacemakers & Defibrillators, Atrial Fibrillation, Syncope
Jay Lewis Meizlish
Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield
Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Interventional Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders, Nuclear Cardiology
The Heart Physicians
Stamford, 203-276-2323 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk Hypertension, Heart Failure, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders
Rebecca P. Streeter
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Bridgeport, 203-683-5100 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Heart Failure
Richard L. Taikowski
Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield
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Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport,
Milford
Echocardiography, Congenital Heart Disease Adult, Heart Valve Disease, Vascular Medicine
Anja Wagner
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Bridgeport, 203-683-5100 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Stamford
COLON & RECTAL SURGERY Stuart E. Bussell
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-739-7131 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Charles E. Littlejohn
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-323-8989 HOSPITALS: Stamford,
HOSPITAL: Danbury Skin Cancer & Moles, Psoriasis & Eczema, Rosacea
Robin D. Evans
Southern Connecticut Dermatology
Stamford, 203-323-5660 HOSPITAL: Stamford Laser Surgery
Grace Liang Federman Advanced DermCare
Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Preventive Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Cardiac Imaging
Norwalk
Colon & Rectal Cancer
Cosmetic Dermatology, Psoriasis
Craig Werner
James M. McClane
Loyd S. Godwin
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Stuart W. Zarich
Northeast Medical Group Bridgeport, 203-384-3844 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Echocardiography, Heart Disease in Women, Cardiac Catheterization, Mitral Valve Prolapse
CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY Karen A. Abrams
Westport, 203-221-8326 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Anxiety & Mood Disorders, ADD & ADHD
Ilana Karpenos
Westport, 203-227-0060 Eating Disorders
Deborah S. Lipschitz
Fairfield, 203-256-9926 Developmental Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety & Depression, Trauma Psychiatry
Andrew Lustbader
Therapeutic Center for Children & Families
Westport, 203-454-2428 HOSPITAL: Yale New Haven ADD & ADHD, Anxiety & Depression, Parenting Issues
Joan Poll
Westport, 203-222-1186 Anxiety Disorders, Parenting Issues, Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis
Alvin A. Rosenfeld
Greenwich, 203-861-0700 HOSPITAL: NY-Pres Weill Cornell Psychotherapy, Sexual Development Disorders, Overscheduled Children, Family Therapy
Colon & Rectal Surgical Care of Connecticut
Norwalk, 203-852-2262 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut
Norwalk, 203-538-5682
Mona Gohara
Advanced Dermcare
Colon & Rectal Cancer, Laparoscopic Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Diverticulitis
Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITAL: Danbury Acne
Scott C. Thornton
Barry Sheldon Goldberg
Fairfield, 203-255-7088 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Northeast Medical Group Laparoscopic Surgery, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Colostomy Avoidance
CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Sandra K. Wainwright
Northeast Medical Group
Greenwich, 203-863-4505 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven
DERMATOLOGY Julie Cantatore
Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut
Norwalk, 203-538-5682
Severine Chavel
The Dermatology Center of Stamford
Stamford, 203-325-3576 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Yale New Haven
Richard C. Connors
Greenwich, 203-622-0808 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Skin Cancer, Dermatopathology
Rhett J. Drugge
Stamford, 203-324-5719 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Advanced DermCare
Skin Cancer, Cosmetic Dermatology
Lynne M. Haven
Greenwich, 203-869-4242 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Facial Rejuvenation, Cosmetic Dermatology, Botox Therapy, Laser Surgery
Omar A. Ibrahimi
Connecticut Skin Institute
Stamford, 203-428-4440 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Mohs Surgery, Dermatologic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery Skin, Laser Surgery
Stamford, 203-325-3576 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven
Fern E. Mayer
HOSPITAL: Stamford Cosmetic Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, Acne & Rosacea, Medical Dermatology
Mitchell J. Ross
Conrad Ehrlich
Northeast Radiology
Danbury, 203-797-1770 HOSPITAL: Danbury CT Scan, Mammography, Ultrasound
Greenwich Medical Spa
Lauren A. Ernberg
Skin Cancer, Pediatric Dermatology, Immune Deficiency Skin Disorders
Facial Rejuvenation, Dermatologic Injectables & Fillers, Hair Removal Laser, Psoriasis & Eczema
Norwalk, 203-838-4886 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Jason C. Mcbean
Elizabeth C. Smith
Fairfield, 203-259-7709 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Fairfield, 203-259-7709 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology, Aging Skin, Acne & Rosacea
Stamford, 203-969-0123 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Yale New Haven
Fairfield Dermatology
Marcus A. McFerren Advanced DermCare
Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Jeremy Ethan Moss
Brookside Dermatology Associates
Bridgeport, 203-374-5546 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Yale New Haven
Riverside, 203-637-0662 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Fairfield Dermatology
Debra Susan Weissman
Norwalk Radiology & Mammography Center
Musculoskeletal Imaging, MRI
Christopher P. Fey
Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Nuclear Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, MRI, CT Scan
Linda LaTrenta
Dermatology Center
Greenwich Radiological Group
Acne & Rosacea, Melanoma Early Detection & Prevention, Skin Cancer & Moles
Breast Imaging, Breast Cancer
Norwalk, 203-847-1500
Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Medical Dermatology, Psoriasis & Eczema, Acne, Skin Cancer
Rand L. Werbitt
Ronald P. Lee
Ellen S. Naidorf
Gail B. Whitman
Norwalk, 203-838-4886 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Stamford, 203-964-1103 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Yale New Haven Skin Cancer, Pediatric Dermatology
Michael Patrick Noonan Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists
Trumbull, 203-377-0639 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Acne, Alopecia Areata, Botox Therapy, Skin Cancer
Mark I. Oestreicher
Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists
Stamford, 203-325-2345 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County
Norwalk, 203-847-2400 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Medical Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology, Hair Restoration & Transplant, Pediatric Dermatology
Jonathan R. Zirn
Advanced DermCare
Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford Dermatopathology, Skin Cancer
Norwalk Radiology & Mammography Center MRI, CT Scan
David J. Mullen
Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich MRI, CT Body Scan
Denise I. Pittaro
Advanced Radiology Consultants
Shelton, 203-696-6125 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Neuroradiology
Trumbull, 203-377-0639 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Gioia J. Riccio
Norwalk, 203-810-4151 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Bridgeport
Skin Cancer, Hair Loss, Cosmetic Dermatology
DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY
Robin G. Oshman
Steven M. Cohen
Women’s Imaging, Ultrasound, Mammography
Connecticut Dermatology Group
Steven A. Kolenik III
Connecticut Dermatology Group
Norwalk, 203-810-4151 HOSPITALS: Norwalk,
Stamford
Skin Cancer, Mohs Surgery
Graeme M. Lipper
Advanced DermCare
Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Medical Dermatology, Laser Surgery, Cosmetic Dermatology, Botox Therapy
Kenneth J. Maiocco
Kenneth J. Egan
Bridgeport, 203-374-5546
Ridgefield, 203-438-5080
The Dermatology Center of Stamford
Rhonda Quain Klein
Melanoma, Psoriasis, Skin Cancer, Mohs Surgery
Advanced Specialty Care
Elizabeth R. Marsh
Brookside Dermatology Associates Skin Cancer, Dermatologic Surgery, Botox Therapy
Westport, 203-454-0743 HOSPITALS: Yale New Haven, Norwalk Skin Cancer, Cosmetic Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology
Robert John Patrignelli
Trumbull, 203-261-0800 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Acne, Alopecia Areata, Botox Therapy, Skin Cancer
Joseph R. Pesce
Associates in Dermatology
Bridgeport, 203-372-8949 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Advanced Radiology Consultants
Erez Salik
Kapil R. Desai
Interventional Radiology
Ultrasound, Women’s Imaging, CT Body Scan, MRI
Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Musculoskeletal Imaging, Musculoskeletal Tumors, Ultrasound, Sports Medicine Radiology
John P. Donahue
Debra L. Pruzan-Clain
Fairfield, 203-815-1877 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Stamford, 203-325-3576
Fairfield, 203-683-4520 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Stamford, 203-337-9729 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Psoriasis, Rosacea, Skin Cancer
The Dermatology Center of Stamford
Robert D. Russo MD & Associates Radiology
Robert D. Russo MD & Associates Radiology
MRI, Women’s Imaging, CT Scan
Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES & METABOLISM Mary Arden-Cordone Endocrinology Center of Stamford
Stamford, 203-359-2444 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Osteoporosis, Thyroid Disorders »
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Endocrine & Diabetes Specialists of Connecticut
Trumbull, 203-371-7048 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Medical Group
Douglas Duchen
Diabetes, Hypogonadism
Trumbull, 203-372-4065 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Danbury, 203-794-5620 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Thyroid Disorders, Pituitary Disorders, Diabetes
Debra H. Schussheim
Judith C. GoldbergBerman
Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Greenwich, 203-622-9160 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Thyroid Disorders, Osteoporosis, Diabetes
Bismruta Misra
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-7213 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Metabolic Bone Disorders, Reproductive Endocrinology, Neuroendocrinology, Diabetes
Antonio Pantaleo
Endocrinology Center of Stamford
Stamford, 203-359-2444 HOSPITAL: Stamford Diabetic Vascular Disease Prevention, Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders
Nancy J. Rennert
Norwalk Community Health Center Norwalk, 203-899-1770 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Diabetes in Minority Populations, Thyroid Disorders, Endocrine Disorders in Pregnancy
Glenn Rich
Fairfield County Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-459-5100 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Soundview Medical Associates
Glenn Siegel
Soundview Medical Associates
Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Powlimi Soni
Soundview Medical Associates
Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Randi D. Tomasulo Soundview Medical Associates
PriMed Physicians
Stamford, 203-322-7070 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Simon O’Regan
High Ridge Family Practice Preventive Medicine
Matthew M. Farrell
Brookfield Family Medicine
Brookfield, 203-775-6365 HOSPITALS: Danbury,
Norwalk
Cosmo Filiberto
PriMed Physicians
Trumbull, 203-372-4065 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Ridgefield Primary Care
Ridgefield, 203-438-6541 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk
Ann H. Williams
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-977-2566 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Stamford, 203-863-3750 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven
Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Jennifer L. Barro
FAMILY MEDICINE James K. Ahern
Drs. Ahern, Galban, Kim, Mini, & Surace
Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Steven Benaderet Westport Family Medicine
Joshua B. Herbert
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-4644 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine
Helen Haekyung Kim
Drs. Ahern, Galban, Kim, Mini, & Surace
Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Lawrence Leibowitz
Matrix Personalized Medicine
Trumbull, 203-371-7048 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Preventive Medicine, Preventive Cardiology, Nutrition & Disease Prevention & Control, Integrative Medicine
Thomas Cigno
Angelo Mallozzi
Soundview Medical Associates
Ridgefield, 203-244-7848 HOSPITAL: Danbury
New Canaan, 203-920-1772 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Danbury
Stamford Health Medical Group
Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Barrett’s Esophagus, Cancer Genetics
Gena M. Cobrin
Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Robert M. Dettmer
Stamford, 203-348-5355 HOSPITAL: Stamford Endoscopy, Colonoscopy & Polypectomy
Joseph Fiorito
Endoscopy, Colon Polyps & Cancer, Cancer Prevention, Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Steven Gorelick
Greenwich, 203-863-2900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Henry G. Beecher
Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates Stamford, 203-348-5355 HOSPITAL: Stamford Colon & Rectal Cancer Detection, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Biliary Disease
Emil J. Blanco
Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Liver Disease, Gastrointestinal Cancer
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Bryan J. Burns
Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester
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Stamford, 203-348-5355 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates
Carol-ann Galban
Endocrinology, Diabetes, Obesity, Thyroid Disorders
Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury
David Barenberg
Yi-Hao Yu
Drs. Ahern, Galban, Kim, Mini, & Surace
Sarah A. Kahn
Western Connecticut Medical Group
GASTROENTEROLOGY Western Connecticut Medical Group
Northeast Medical Group
Steven Brandwein
Cancer Prevention, Colon Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Geriatric Medicine, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders, Preventive Medicine
Timothy Bookas
Western Connecticut
Preventive Medicine
Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Joseph A. Rosa
Robert R. Savino
Leslie R. Miller
Alan T. Falkoff
Westport, 203-221-3030 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders
Preventive Medicine
Fairfield, 203-256-9905 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Preventive Medicine
Calcium Disorders, Diabetes
Endocrine & Diabetes Specialists of Connecticut
Stamford, 203-977-2566 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Claudia B. Gruss
Arbor Medical Group
Wilton, 203-762-3353 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colon Cancer Screening, Nutrition
William B. Hale
Norwalk, 203-852-2278 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Liver Disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders
Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Neda Khaghan
Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester Greenwich, 203-863-2900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Biliary Disease, Capsule Endoscopy, Pancreatic Cancer
Chunwang Lam
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Colonoscopy/Polypectomy, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Peptic Acid Disorders, Gastrointestinal Functional Disorders
Alan E. Landau
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Peptic Acid Disorders, Barrett’s Esophagus, Pancreatic & Biliary Disease, Colon & Rectal Cancer Detection
Gordon Latzman
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Biliary Disease, Endoscopy, Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn’s, Liver Disease
Edwin G. Levine
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Colonoscopy, Capsule Endoscopy, Endoscopy, Pancreatic/Biliary Endoscopy
Boston Children’s Health Physicians 300 Longwood Avenue Boston, 617-355-6000 childrenshospital.org Bridgeport Hospital 267 Grant Street Bridgeport, 203-384-3000 bridgeporthospital.org Danbury Hospital 24 Hospital Avenue Danbury, 800-516-3658 danburyhospital.org
Greenwich Hospital 5 Perryridge Road Greenwich, 203-863-3000 greenwichhospital.org Griffin Hospital 130 Division Street Derby, 203-735-7421 griffinhealth.org Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, 860-545-5000 hartfordhosp.org
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Danielle P. Benaviv-Meskin
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2018
Richard J. Link
Fairfield County Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology Associates Bridgeport, 203-374-4966 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Colon Cancer Screening, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Richard N. Lopatin
Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal Disorders
Kenneth R. Mauer
Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
HOSPITAL: Greenwich Colon Cancer Screening, Colon Polyps & Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Radiofrequency Ablation
Michael Schiffman
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Alan E. Selkin
Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester Greenwich, 203-863-2900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Barrett’s Esophagus,Hepatitis Chronic, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Crohn’s
Stuart Waldstreicher Gastroenterology Consultants
Stamford, 203-967-2100 HOSPITAL: Stamford Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Crohn’s, Endoscopy, Celiac Disease
Thomas P. Whelan
ProHealth Physicians
Bethel, 203-791-2221 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Food Allergy, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Barrett’s Esophagus
Felice R. Zwas
Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester Greenwich, 203-863-2900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Endoscopy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Crohn’s, Capsule Endoscopy, Colonoscopy
Amy E. Smithline
Dennis M. Meighan
Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Celiac Disease, Swallowing Disorders
GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Gregory N. Soloway
Stratford, 203-384-3388 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Norwalk, 203-852-2278 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Endoscopy, Biliary Disease
Alan M. Nelson
Fairfield County Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology Associates Bridgeport, 203-374-4966 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Swallowing Disorders, Endoscopy, Colon Cancer
Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates
Stamford, 203-348-5355 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Gastroenterology Associates Stratford, 203-375-1200 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Colon Cancer Screening, Barrett’s Esophagus, Clostridium Difficile Disease, Endoscopic Therapies
Miechelle L. O’Brien
Julie E. Spivack
Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Crohn’s, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Nutrition
Neal J. Schamberg
Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester
Greenwich, 203-863-2900
Milford Hospital 300 Seaside Avenue Milford, 203-876-4000 milfordhospital.org Mount Sinai Hospital 1190 Fifth Avenue New York City, 212-241-6500 mountsinai.org New Milford Hospital 21 Elm Street New Milford, 860-210-5000 newmilfordhospital.org
Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Liver Disease, Colonoscopy, Women’s Health
Howard L. Taubin Gastroenterology Associates
Stratford, 203-375-1200 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Celiac Disease, Colon Cancer Screening Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Peptic Acid Disorders
New York-Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center 622 West 168th Street New York City, 212-305-2500 nyp.org/locations/columbia New York-Presbyterian, Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital 3959 Broadway New York City, 212-305-5437 nyp.org/morganstanley
Women’s Health, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colonoscopy, AIDS & HIV Gastrointestinal Complications
Vivian Argento
Memory Disorders, Mood Disorders
Mithil Choksey
Stratford, 203-384-3388 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport House Calls, Frail Elderly
Stephen G. Jones
Greenwich, 203-863-3308 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia
GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY Neil P. Dolan
Bridgeport, 203-384-3897 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center 525 East 68th Street New York City, 212-746-5454 nyp.org/locations/weillcornell NYU Langone Medical Center 550 First Avenue New York City, 212-263-5800 nyulangone.org
Cognitive Loss in Aging, Anxiety & Depression, Depression in the Elderly
GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY Karen J. Nishida
Gynecologic Cancer Care
Stamford, 203-998-0848 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Cervical Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Robotic Surgery, Fertility Preservation in Cancer
HAND SURGERY Henry A. Backe Jr
Orthopaedic Specialty Group
Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Upper Extremity Surgery, Sports Injuries, Joint Reconstruction
Joseph DiGiovanni
Danbury Orthopedics
Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Hand & Wrist Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Nerve Compression, Arthritis
John D. Dowdle
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-2277 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Hand & Wrist Surgery, Elbow Surgery
Haik G. Kavookjian
Thomas A. Rago
Connecticut Hand & Upper Extremity Center
Bridgeport, 203-374-5892 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Arthroscopic Surgery, Hand & Wrist Surgery
Mark Vitale
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Wrist Surgery, Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
HEMATOLOGY Michael H. Bar
Bennett Cancer Center
Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford Multiple Myeloma, Leukemia & Lymphoma, Bleeding & Coagulation Disorders, Gaucher Disease
E Andrew Duda
Medical Specialists of Fairfield
Fairfield, 203-255-4545 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Leukemia & Lymphoma
David H. Witt
Smilow Cancer Care
Trumbull, 203-502-8400 HOSPITAL: Yale New Haven
Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
John G. Lunt
Marina L. Blagodatny
Stamford, 203-358-0661 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk
Danbury Orthopedics
Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Nerve Compression, Nerve Disorders & Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Norwalk Hospital 34 Maple Street Norwalk, 203-852-2000 norwalkhospital.org Saint Mary’s Hospital 56 Franklin Street Waterbury, 203-709-6000 stmh.org Silver Hill Hospital 206 Valley Road New Canaan, 203-966-3561 silverhillhospital.org
Stratford, 203-384-3388 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
House Calls, Dementia, Cognitive Loss in Aging, Wound Healing & Care
St. Vincent’s Medical Center 200 Main Street Bridgeport, 203-576-6000 stvincents.org Stamford Hospital 30 Shelburne Road Stamford, 203-276-1000 stamfordhospital.org
INFECTIOUS DISEASE Ralph J. Cipriani
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-327-1187 HOSPITAL: Stamford Lyme Disease, Fevers of Unknown Origin
Gavin X. McLeod
Greenwich, 203-869-8838 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
AIDS & HIV, Travel Medicine, Hospital Acquired Infections, Endocarditis
Paul F. Nee
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-739-8310 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford
AIDS & HIV, Travel Medicine, Bone & Joint Infections
Michael F. Parry
Stamford, 203-353-1427 HOSPITAL: Stamford Antibiotic Resistance, Pneumonia, Lyme Disease
James R. Sabetta
Greenwich, 203-869-8838 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Lyme Disease, Bone & Joint Infections, Travel Medicine, Wound Healing & Care
Zane K. Saul
Internal Medicine & Infectious Disease Associates
Stratford, 203-383-4466 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford
Lyme Disease, AIDS & HIV, Travel Medicine, Diabetic Leg & Foot Infections
Gary S. Schleiter
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-739-8310 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford Viral Infections »
Westchester Medical Center 100 Woods Road Valhalla, New York 914-493-7000 wcmc.com Yale New Haven Hospital 20 York Street New Haven, 203-688-4242 ynhh.org
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Lynda Streett
Stamford, 203-353-1427 HOSPITAL: Stamford
INTERNAL MEDICINE Robert A. Altbaum
Internal Medicine Associates of Westport
Westport, 203-226-0731 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Bridgeport Preventive Cardiology, Preventive Medicine
David H. Baum
Concierge Physicians of Westport
Westport, 203-571-3000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine
James J. Bivona
Stamford Primary Care
Stamford, 203-325-2667 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine
Frank Angelo Ciminiello Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-374-6162 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Preventive Medicine
HOSPITAL: Greenwich Preventive Medicine, Nutrition
Sarah Mildred Gamble
Franklin Loria
Bridgeport
Greenwich Pure Medical
Greenwich, 203-869-2800 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Preventive Medicine, Concierge Medicine
Steven L. Glazer
Norwalk, 203-852-1300 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Concierge Medicine, Preventive Medicine
Preventive Medicine
Allen Davis
ProHealth Physicians
Danbury, 203-790-4511 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Christopher M. Edelmann Greenwich, 203-869-0502 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Preventive Medicine
Howard Eison Alliance MD
Norwalk, 203-838-7400 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, NY-Pres Weill Cornell Preventive Medicine, Preventive Cardiology, Complex Diagnosis, Concierge Medicine
Gail M. Fennell
Greenwich, 203-413-1130 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Concierge Medicine, Preventive Medicine
Steven A. Fisher
Fairfield County Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-459-5100
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Richard G. Huntley Jr.
WESTMED Medical Group
Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Shara P. Israel
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-327-1187 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine
Nina S. Karol
Concierge Physicians of Westport
Westport, 203-571-3000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Preventive Medicine, Diabetes, Obesity, Weight Management
Melanie Kelton
Old Greenwich Medical Group Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Preventive Medicine, Women’s Health
Donald J. Leone
Norwalk Medical Group
Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Sandra Lithgow
Greenwich Partners
Greenwich, 203-661-2596
Ioana S. Preda
Northeast Medical Group
Preventive Medicine
Maura Sparks
Stamford Health Medical Group
Jeffrey S. Puglisi
Shiela V. Subramanian
Eating Disorders
Greenwich, 203-531-1808 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
New Canaan, 203-972-4255 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Greenwich, 203-531-1909
Glenville Medical Concierge Care
Charles Miner III
Internal Medicine Associates of Westport
Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine
Wilkins Center for Eating Disorders
Pamela B. Hoffman
Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine
Trumbull, 203-459-5100 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Bridgeport
Diane W. Mickley
Preventive Medicine, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders, Concierge Medicine, Preventive Cardiology
Fairfield, 203-396-1054 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Fairfield County Medical Group
Wilton, 203-276-4015 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk
Preventive Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer Prevention, Concierge Medicine
Jewish Home for the Elderly
Frank Spano
Old Greenwich Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-374-6162 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s,
Greenwich, 203-531-1808 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Westport, 203-226-0731 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Bridgeport
Wilton, 203-276-4015 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Danbury, 203-749-5700 HOSPITAL: Danbury
New Canaan, 203-972-4218 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford
New Canaan Medical Groups
Stamford, 203-348-9455 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine
Stamford Health Medical Group
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Steven P. Mickley
Jay A. Horn
Carolyn Couture
Christine M. Metz
Peter G. Hasapis
Joseph V. Costanzo
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-863-3671 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Jayne Pincus
Stamford Health Medical Group
Darien, 203-655-8749 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine, Concierge Medicine
Sandra Mini
Drs. Ahern, Galban, Kim, Mini, & Surace
Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Caleb Moore
Greenwich Partners
Greenwich, 203-661-2596 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Concierge Medicine
Steven Murphy
Diagnostic & Medical Specialists
Greenwich, 203-340-9611 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Cancer Prevention, Obesity, Allergy & Immunology, Preventive Medicine
Ken J. Nori
Northeast Medical Group
Glenville Medical Concierge Care
Preventive Cardiology, Men’s Health, Concierge Medicine
Alan M. Radin
Arbor Medical Group
Wilton, 203-762-3353 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine
Remi M. Rosenberg
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-4644 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine
Burton Rubin
Old Greenwich Medical Group Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
James Samuel
Norwalk Medical Group
Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Craig D. Serin
New Canaan Medical Groups
Concierge Medicine
Byron S. Thomas
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-749-5700 HOSPITAL: Danbury Geriatric Medicine
Joseph Tortorello
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-374-6162 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Cathrine Troy
Stamford Health Medical Group
James A. Slater
New Canaan Medical Groups New Canaan, 203-972-4215 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield
Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Cardiac Catheterization, Clinical Trials, Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Heart Valve Disease
Robert F. Fishman
Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield
Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport,
Milford
Coronary Angioplasty & Stents, Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Cardiac Catheterization
Christopher J. Howes
Northeast Medical Group
Greenwich, 203-863-4210 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven
Shira B. Vadel
Robert D. Jumper
Stamford, 203-327-1187 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Trumbull, 203-445-7093 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Stamford Health Medical Group Preventive Medicine, Women’s Health
Preventive Medicine
Stamford, 203-325-2667 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Mitchell H. Driesman
Osteoporosis
New Canaan, 203-972-4255 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Stamford Primary Care
INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY
Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Echocardiography, Cardiac Catheterization, Heart Attack
Julia Voytovich
Lee Tracy Silva
Preventive Medicine
Stamford, 203-327-1187 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Arbor Medical Group
Wilton, 203-762-3353 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Stamford, 203-359-4444 HOSPITAL: Stamford
New Canaan Medical Groups
Concierge Medicine
Francis X. Walsh Walsh-Brunetti
Cos Cob, 203-661-9433 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Dialysis Care, Diabetes
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Peripheral Vascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography
Marc Z. Krichavsky Cardiac Specialists
Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITAL: Danbury Aortic Valve Replacement, Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Peripheral Vascular Disease, NonInvasive Cardiology
Charles Landau
Northeast Medical Group
Preventive Medicine, Concierge Medicine
Rebecca Lipton Warkol
Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Craig H. Olin
Frederick B. Slogoff
Stamford, 203-276-4644 HOSPITAL: Stamford Concierge Medicine
Stamford, 203-968-9500 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
David Lorenz
Trumbull, 203-374-6162 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Stamford Health Medical Group
David Pazer
Family Medical Associates
Ridgefield, 203-438-0874 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Personal Physicians of Connecticut
Concierge Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Anxiety & Mood Disorders, Complex Diagnosis
Neil E. Smerling
Steven E. Phillips
Primary Care Physicians of Fairfield
Lyme Disease,Tick-borne Diseases
Preventive Medicine
Wilton, 203-544-0005
Fairfield, 203-259-7442 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Old Greenwich Medical Group
Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine, Nutrition & Cancer Prevention & Control
Lu Yu
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-977-2566 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Michael D. Zucker
Stamford Health Medical Group
Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty & Stent Placement
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Danbury, St. Vincent’s
Victor M. Mejia
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2018
Thomas J. Nero
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Stamford, 203-353-1133 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk Coronary Artery Disease Complex, Aortic Valve Replacement, Sports Medicine-Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology
Edward L. Portnay
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Stamford, 203-353-1133 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Heart Attack
Jared G. Selter
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County
Trumbull, 203-445-7093 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Nuclear Cardiology, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Preventive Cardiology
Mark K. Warshofsky Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-739-7436 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Valve Disease, Interventional Cardiology
MATERNAL & FETAL MEDICINE Paul D. Bobby
Stamford, 203-276-7060 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pregnancy High Risk, Prenatal Diagnosis
Gina A. Dunston-Boone Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists
Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Amniocentesis, Multiple Gestation, Diabetes in Pregnancy, Obstetric Ultrasound
Gary Eleazar Kleinman Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists
Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Pregnancy High Risk, Genetic Disorders, Ultrasound, Amniocentesis
Steven A. Laifer
Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists
Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Prenatal Diagnosis, Pregnancy High Risk
Tracy Shevell
Stamford, 203-276-7060 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Pregnancy High Risk, Prenatal Diagnosis
Robert J. Stiller
Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists
Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
Prenatal Diagnosis, Ultrasound, Pregnancy High Risk, Infectious Disease in Pregnancy
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY Anne H. Angevine
Bennett Cancer Center
Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford Leukemia, Lymphoma
D. Barry Boyd
Bendheim Cancer Center Greenwich, 203-863-4610 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Nutrition & Cancer, Cancer Prevention, Hematologic Malignancies, Breast Cancer
Michael K. Cohenuram Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-739-7029 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford
Solid Tumors, Hematologic Malignancies, Hematology
Salvatore A. Delprete
Bennett Cancer Center
Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Lung Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Melanoma, Colon Cancer
Sandhya Dhanjal
Medical Specialists of Fairfield
Fairfield, 203-255-4545 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Richard C. Frank
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Norwalk, 203-845-4811 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Clinical Trials
Dickerman Hollister Jr. Hematology Oncology Associates of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-863-3737 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon Cancer, Leukemia & Lymphoma
Robert A. Kloss
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-739-7029 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford
Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Lymphoma
Hematology Oncology Associates of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-863-3737 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Breast Cancer, Bleeding & Coagulation Disorders, Leukemia
K.M. Steve Lo
Bennett Cancer Center
Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Stamford, 203-324-7666 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Kidney Disease Chronic, Glomerulonephritis, Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension
Stamford Health Medical Group Dialysis Care, Kidney Failure, Lupus Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis
Aaron Matthew Dommu Nephrology Associates Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Irwin D. Feintzeig
Nephrology Associates
Smilow Cancer Care
Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Lymphoma
Mitchell A. Fogel
Jerry P. Malefatto
Trumbull, 203-502-8400 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Paul L. Weinstein
Bennett Cancer Center
Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon Cancer
Western Connecticut Medical Group Breast Cancer
NEONATALPERINATAL MEDICINE Robert A. Herzlinger
Robert S. Folman
Trumbull, 203-502-8400 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Gerald B. Rakos
Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Genitourinary Cancer
Stamford Health Medical Group
Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Breast Cancer
Bridgeport, 203-384-3486 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
Smilow Cancer Care
Eric Y. Brown
Stamford, 203-324-7666 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Norwalk, 203-845-4811 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Fairfield, 203-502-8400 HOSPITALS: Yale New Haven, St. Vincent’s
NEPHROLOGY
Merlin Sung Lee
Greenwich, 203-863-3737 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Neal A. Fischbach
Prematurity & Low Birth Weight Infants
Brenda S. Chan
Richard S. Zelkowitz
Breast Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Clinical Trials
Stylianos N. Theofanidis
Greenwich, 203-863-3515 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Lung Cancer
Beverly J. Drucker
Hematology Oncology Associates of Greenwich
HOSPITAL: Stamford Neonatal Care, Prematurity & Low Birth Weight Infants
Neonatal Care, Prematurity & Low Birth Weight Infants
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-7083
Hypertension, Dialysis Care, Kidney Failure Acute, Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
Nephrology Associates
Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Kidney Disease Chronic, Kidney Failure Acute, Dialysis Care
James Gavin
Nephrology Associates
Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Dialysis Care, Kidney Disease Acute, Kidney Failure
Richard T. Gervasi
Norwalk Medical Group
Norwalk, 203-845-4834 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
William H. Hines Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-324-7666 HOSPITAL: Stamford Dialysis Care, Hypertension
William A. Hunt
Nephrology Associates
Bridgeport, 203-335-0195
HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Dialysis Care, Kidney Failure-Acute
Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Reconstructive Surgery, Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors
Robert Kim
Syed J. Shahid
Nephrology Associates
Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Griffin
Neurosurgical Associates of Southwestern Connecticut
Paul Nussbaum
Norwalk, 203-853-0003 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk
Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Griffin
Perry A. Shear
Nephrology Associates
NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY Paul J. Apostolides
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Reconstructive Surgery
Mark H. Camel
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Brain Tumors, Spinal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Brain Injury
Amory J. Fiore
Brain Tumors, Spinal Surgery, Spinal Tumors
Orthopaedic Specialty Group
Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Spinal Surgery, Pituitary Tumors, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Vascular Neurosurgery
Scott L. Simon
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Stamford, 203-869-1145 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Spinal Surgery, Scoliosis, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
Gary A. Zimmerman
Orthopaedic Specialty Group
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Scoliosis, Spinal Disc Replacement,Spinal Surgery Reoperation
NEUROLOGY
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Judith L. Gorelick
Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics and Spine Specialists Shelton, 203-755-6677 HOSPITAL: St. Mary’s Spinal Surgery
Kenneth I. Lipow
Connecticut Neurosurgical Specialists
Bridgeport, 203-384-4500 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Spinal Surgery, Brain Tumors, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Aneurysm
Abraham Mintz
Trumbull, 203-372-6460 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Spinal Surgery, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Brain Tumors
Robert Bonwetsch
Associated Neurologists
Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury Epilepsy
James B. Butler
Neurological Specialists
Shelton, 203-924-8664 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Griffin Headache, Migraine, Huntington’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
Neil Culligan
Associated Neurologists
Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury Concussion, Stroke
Brain Tumors, Pituitary Surgery, Neuro-Oncology, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
Louis J. Cuzzone
Scott P. Sanderson
Migraine, Electromyography
Neurosurgical Associates of Southwestern Connecticut
Norwalk, 203-853-0003 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk
Spinal Cord Injury, Minimally
Neurology Associates of Norwalk
Norwalk, 203-853-5000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
David Greco
Associated Neurologists
Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury Multiple Sclerosis »
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to our Top Doctors!* Allergy Immunology
Dermatology
Gastroenterology Cont.
Oncology Hematology
Jonathan B. Bell (DH) Marvin Den (NH) Philip H. Hemmers (NH) Richard J. Lee (DH) Mark D. Litchman (NH) Aymeric Louit (NH) Agnieszka Matczuk (NH) Joseph Sproviero (NH)
Kenneth J. Egan (DH) Grace Liang Federman (DH) Loyd S. Godwin (NH) Mona Gohara (DH) Barry Sheldon Goldberg(DH) Rhonda Quain Klein (NH) Steven A. Kolenik III (NH) Graeme M. Lipper (DH) Marcus A. McFerren (DH) Gail B. Whitman (NH) Jonathan R. Zirn (DH)
Claudia B. Gruss (NH) William B. Hale (NH) Dennis M. Meighan (NH) Miechelle L. O'Brien (DH) Michael Schiffman (DH) Thomas P. Whelan (DH)
Michael K. Cohenuram (DH) Richard C. Frank (NH) Robert A. Kloss (DH) Richard S. Zelkowitz (NH)
Cardiac Electrophysiology Murali Chiravuri (DH, NH) Michael R. Pittaro (DH, NH) Robert D. Winslow (DH)
Cardiovascular Disease Charles B. Augenbraun (NH) David L. Copen (DH) Susan B. Eysmann (NH) Lawrence I. Fisher (DH) Robert L. Labarre (NH) David J. Lomnitz (NH) Stephen Michaelson (NH) Brian D. Pollack (DH) Jeffrey A. Schmierer (DH) Anja Wagner (NH)
Cardiology Interventional Robert D. Jumper (DH, NH) Marc Z. Krichavsky (DH) David Lorenz (DH, NH) Thomas J. Nero (NH) Edward L. Portnay (DH, NH) Jared G. Selter (NH) Mark K. Warshofsky (DH)
Endocrinology Nancy J. Rennert (NH) Robert R. Savino (DH) Debra H. Schussheim (NH) Glenn Siegel (NH) Powlimi Soni (NH) Randi D. Tomasulo (NH)
Family Medicine James A. Ahern (DH) Timothy Bookas (NH) Thomas Cigno (DH) Matthew M. Farrell (DH) Carol-ann Galban (DH) Helen Haekyung Kim (DH) Lawrence Leibowitz (DH) Simon O'Regan (DH)
Gastroenterology David Barenberg (DH) Steven Brandwein (DH) Joseph Fiorito (DH) Steven Gorelick (DH)
Norwalk Hospital (NH), Danbury Hospital (DH)
Gynecologic Oncology Karen J. Nishida (DH, NH)
Infectious Diseases Paul F. Nee (DH) Gary S. Schleiter (DH)
Internal Medicine Robert A. Altbaum (NH) David H. Baum (NH) Allen Davis (DH) Howard Eison (NH) Steven L. Glazer (NH) Peter G. Hasapis (NH) Richard G. Huntley Jr. (NH) Jay A. Horn (NH) Nina S. Karol (NH) Donald J. Leone (NH) Christine M. Metz (DH) Charles Miner III (NH) Sandra Mini (DH) David Pazer (DH) Alan M. Radin (NH) James Samuel (NH) Craig D. Serin (DH, NH) James A. Slater (NH) Maura Sparks (NH) Shiela V. Subramanian (NH) Byron S. Thomas (DH) Julia Voytovich (NH)
Nephrology Richard T. Gervasi (NH)
Neurology Robert Bonwetsch (DH) Neil Culligan (DH) Louis J. Cuzzone (NH) David Greco (DH) Daryl R. Story (NH) Diane Wirz (DH)
Obstetrics and Gynecology Thomas V. Ayoub (NH) Marjorie Szeto (NH) Jay H. Ugol (NH)
Ophthalmology Bruce S. Altman (DH) Armand J. Daccache (DH) Leslie C. Doctor (NH) Peter E. Libre (NH) Stephen Audley Mathias (DH) Matthew D. Paul (DH) Vincent S. Reppucci (DH) Richard Scartozzi (DH)
Orthopedic Surgery David Aaron Bomback (DH) Michael Brand (DH) Jeffrey Brooks (NH) Jeffrey V. Deluca (NH)
At Western Connecticut Health Network, our physicians are committed to delivering a more personalized level of care-putting you at the center of everything they do!
To find a Top Doc that’s just right for you, visit wchn.org. Orthopedic Surgery Cont. Pediatrics Joshua B. Frank (NH) D. Ross Henshaw (DH) T. Jay Kleeman (NH) David Lawrence Kramer (DH) Michael M. Lynch (NH) Nicholas V. Polifroni (NH) Peter B. Stovell (NH)
Otolaryngology Michael C. Bard (DH, NH) Dov Bloch (DH, NH) Steven A. Bramwit (NH) Bradford S. Chervin (NH) Lawrence J. Fliegelman (NH) Neil A. Gordon (NH) Jay Klarsfeld (DH, NH) Richard A. Levin (NH) Steven B. Levine (NH) Andrew J. Parker (NH)
Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Mitchell R. Lester (NH)
Pediatric Cardiology Allison B. Levey (NH) Michael S. Snyder (NH)
Pediatric Gastroenterology Mark S. Glassman (NH)
Pediatric Pulmonology Gregory Dworkin (DH) Hossein Sadeghi (NH)
Amy Agoglia (DH) Jamie Alon (DH) Anil Britto (DH) Bruce W. Cohen (DH) C. Nicole Gorman (DH, NH) David A. Gropper (DH) Rosemary E. Klenk (NH) Joan A. Magner (DH) Laura Marks (NH) Jeffrey Owens (NH) Fern L. Perlman (NH) Rachel Rothschild (DH) Rachel E. Sheiman (NH) Jonathan E. Sollinger (NH) Lori Storch-Smith (NH) Janet Woodward
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Beth Aaronson (DH)
Plastic Surgery David M. Goldenberg (DH) Sohel Islam (DH, NH) Fredric A. Newman (NH) John F. Reilly (NH) Alfred Sofer (NH) Prashant Soni (DH)
Pulmonary Medicine Lewis Berman (NH) John Chronakos (DH) Abhijith Hegde (DH) Caroline P. Kurtz (NH) Christopher Manfredi (NH) David Alan Oelberg (DH)
Radiology Diagnostic
Surgery Hand
Conrad Ehrlich (DH) Lauren A. Ernberg (NH) Ronald P. Lee (NH)
Joseph DiGiovanni (DH)
Radiation Oncology
Surgery Neurological
Pradip M. Pathare (NH) Seema Sanghavi (DH) John A. Spera (DH)
Scott P. Sanderson (DH, NH)
Reproductive Endocrinology Joshua M. Hurwitz (DH, NH) Mark Peter Leondires (DH, NH) Cynthia Murdock (DH, NH) Spencer S. Richlin (DH, NH) Shaun C. Williams (NH)
Rheumatology Stuart N. Novack (NH) Roberta Rose (NH) Michael Spiegel (DH) Jessica Rachel Stein (NH) Marcie Lynn Wolinsky-Friedland (NH)
Surgery Colorectal Stuart E. Bussell (DH) Charles E. Littlejohn (NH) James M. McClane (NH)
Surgery General Jeanne S. Capasse (NH) Neil R. Floch (DH, NH) Craig Floch (DH, NH) Valerie Staradub (DH)
Haik G. Kavookjian (NH) John G. Lunt (DH)
Syed J. Shahid (DH, NH)
Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac James V. Lettera (NH)
Surgery Urogynecology/ Female Pelvic Med and Reconstruction Jeanette Rivera (DH)
Surgery Vascular Stephen Bauer (NH) Alan M. Dietzek (DH) Paul J. Gagne (NH) Marsel Huribal (NH) Ben U. Marsan (NH)
Urogynecology Jeanette Rivera (DH)
Urology Michael J. Nurzia (NH) Scott R. Serels (NH)
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Fatejeet Sandhu (DH) Edward B. Strauss (NH)
*As published by Moffly Media, 2018
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2018
Jeffrey L. Gross
Associated Neurologists of Southern Connecticut
Fairfield, 203-333-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Milford Multiple Sclerosis
Charisse D. Litchman Coastal Headache & Neurology Center
Stamford, 203-969-7662 HOSPITAL: Stamford Headache, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Stroke
Peter J. McAllister
New England Institute for Neurology & Headache
Stamford, 203-914-1900 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Headache, Concussion, Multiple Sclerosis, ADD & ADHD
Frederick K. Nahm NeuroCare Health
Greenwich, 203-661-9383 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Concussion, Epilepsy, Headache, Memory Disorders
Louise D. Resor
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-4464 HOSPITAL: Stamford Stroke
St. Vincent’s
MRI, Cardiac CT Angiography
Scott J. Sullivan
Greenwich, 203-863-3960 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Greenwich, 203-869-7080 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Uterine Fibroids, Pain Pelvic, Gynecology Only, Endometriosis
Russell F. Turk
Thomas V. Ayoub
Women’s Health Care of New England Norwalk, 203-644-1100 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Menopause Problems, Hormonal Disorders, Endometriosis
Gary S. Besser
Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates
Stamford, 203-325-4321 HOSPITAL: Stamford Minimally Invasive Surgery, Urogynecology, Pelvic Surgery, Robotic Surgery
Emily E. Blair
OB/GYN of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-256-3990 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Menopause Problems, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Adolescent Gynecology
Shieva L. Ghofrany Coastal Obstetrics & Gynecology
Stamford, 203-353-9099 HOSPITAL: Stamford Menopause Problems, Women’s Health over age 40, Pregnancy
Donna J. Hagberg
Cos Cob, 203-742-1150 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Gynecology Only, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Vulvar & Vaginal Disorders
Pregnancy High Risk
Edward Jacobson
Patrick J. Cahill
Greenwich, 203-869-8353 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Coastal Obstetrics & Gynecology
Greenwich Gynecology
Joseph A. Cuteri
Irene I. Komarynsky
Stroke, Headache, Memory Disorders, Movement Disorders
Diane Wirz
Associated Neurologists
Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury Headache, Migraine
Dario M. Zagar
Associated Neurologists of Southern Connecticut
Fairfield, 203-333-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Milford Headache
NEURORADIOLOGY Mark A. Rosovsky
Advanced Radiology Consultants
Shelton, 203-696-6125 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport,
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Shelley K. Driesman
Greenwich, 203-869-8353 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Greenwich Gynecology
Greenwich, 203-869-6446 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
Norwalk, 203-853-5000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Gynecology Only
LASIK Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Cornea Transplant, Cornea & External Eye Disease
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Robotic Surgery, Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis
Neurology Associates of Norwalk
Women’s Healthcare of Trumbull
Cataract Surgery, LASIK Refractive Surgery, Corneal Disease, Intraocular Lens Replacement
Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates
Leila J. Garrett
Alice H. Rusk
Daryl R. Story
Marina C. Torbey
Shelton, 203-929-9000 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Pregnancy High Risk, Colposcopy, Ultrasound
Robert Campbell Deal Women’s Health Care of Trumbull
Trumbull, 203-880-5556 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Laparoscopic Surgery, Menopause Problems, Robotic Surgery
Leslie A. Donovan
Brookside Gynecology
Greenwich, 203-869-7080 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Menopause Problems, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Vulvar Disease
Leonard Ferrucci
Ferrucci, Ferrucci & Morris
Stamford, 203-325-4665 HOSPITAL: Stamford Menstrual Disorders, Pregnancy, Endometriosis
Vito Ferrucci
Ferrucci, Ferrucci & Morris
Stamford, 203-325-4665 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Caroline F. Filor
Brookside Gynecology
Riverside Obstetrics & Gynecology
Riverside, 203-637-3337 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hysteroscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery Complex, Vulvar & Vaginal Disorders, Pregnancy High Risk
Jay H. Ugol
Women’s Health Care of New England
Norwalk, 203-644-1100 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Doctor & Associates
Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport
Fairfield, 203-371-0141 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Cataract Surgery, Contact Lenses, Glaucoma, Laser Surgery
Philip M. Falcone
Connecticut Retina Consultants
Bridgeport, 203-365-6565 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
Pregnancy, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids
Retina & Vitreous Surgery, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Uveitis
Caterina Violi
Alexis E. Finlay
Obstetrics & Gynecology For Women-By Women Greenwich, 203-861-9586 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Endometriosis, Pregnancy High Risk, Laparoscopic Surgery Complex, Menopause Problems
David B. Weinstein
Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates
Stamford, 203-325-4321 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pregnancy High Risk
Ridgefield Eye Physicians
Ridgefield, 203-403-3375 HOSPITAL: Greenwich LASIK Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Corneal Disease & Surgery, Intraocular Lens Replacement
Joan T. Gewirtz
Stamford, 203-348-0868 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Maternal & Fetal Medicine, Pregnancy High Risk, Prenatal Diagnosis
Bruce S. Altman
Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Stamford, 203-325-4665 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Joseph L. Conway Jr.
Ferrucci, Ferrucci & Morris
Michele M. Rohr
Brookside Gynecology
Greenwich, 203-869-7080 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Pelvic Reconstruction, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Laparoscopic Surgery, Vulvar & Vaginal Disorders
Michael D. Schechter
Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery
Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates
Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Oculoplastic Surgery, Dry Eye Syndrome, Tear Duct Problems
Armand J. Daccache
Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons
Bridgeport, 203-576-6500 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Pediatric Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Eyelid Surgery & Blepharoplasty, Retinal Disorders
Stephen Audley Mathias Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons
Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITAL: Danbury Pediatric Ophthalmology, Eye Muscle Disorders
Anthony Musto
Eye Surgery Associates
Stratford, 203-375-5819 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Cataract Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Intraocular Lens Replacement
Glenn E. Ostriker
Stamford, 203-348-6300 HOSPITALS: Stamford, NYU Langone Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Laser Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Gina F. Gladstein
John A. Morris
Delia M. Manjoney
Matthew D. Paul
OPHTHALMOLOGY Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons
Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration
OB/GYN Consultants
Stamford, 203-325-9920 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Suresh Mandava
Westport, 203-227-4113
Cardiac CT Angiography
Gynecology Only, Hormonal Disorders, Vaginal Reconstruction, Menopause Problems
Movement Disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, Dystonia, Huntington’s Disease
Leslie C. Doctor
Trumbull, 203-374-1018 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Stamford, 203-353-9099 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Greenwich Neurology
Premature Labor, Prenatal Diagnosis
Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates
Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery, Intraocular Lens Replacement, Laser Surgery
Jeffrey N. Kaplan
Eye Group of Connecticut
Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons
Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITAL: Danbury
James R. Pinke
Pinke Eye Center
Shelton, 203-924-8800 HOSPITAL: Griffin
Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma
Philip A. Piro
Retina Associates of Connecticut
Bridgeport, 203-374-8182 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Stamford, 203-325-4481 HOSPITALS: Stamford, St. Vincent’s
Wendy Klein
William S. Potter
Corneal Disease, Cataract Surgery, Intraocular Lens Replacement
Ophthalmic Associates
Trumbull, 203-378-3224 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
Retinal Disorders, Retina & Vitreous Consultation, Retina & Vitreous Surgery
Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates
Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
WESTMED Medical Group
Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Pregnancy High Risk, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gynecologic Surgery
Retinal Disorders, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy
Retinal Disorders, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy, Retinal Vascular Diseases, Retina & Vitreous Consultation
Brian M. DeBroff
Peter E. Libre
Stephen M. Rabinowitz
Norwalk, 203-853-2020 HOSPITALS: Stamford, NY-Pres Columbia
Fairfield, 203-371-0141 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Greenwich, 203-210-2880 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Marjorie Szeto
Avery Center for Obstetrics & Gynecology
Westport, 203-227-5125 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Pregnancy High Risk,
Eye Surgery Associates
Stratford, 203-375-5819 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
Cataract Surgery, Cataract Pediatric, Anterior Segment Surgery
Connecticut Glaucoma Associates
Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery
Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus Adult & Pediatric, Intraocular Lens Replacement, Amblyopia
Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2018
Vincent S. Reppucci
David F. Bindelglass
Joseph M. D’Amico
Brian F. Kavanagh
James I. Spak
Danbury, 203-792-6291 HOSPITALS: Danbury, NY Eye and Ear
Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Trumbull, 203-268-2882 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Vitreoretinal Surgeons
Retina & Vitreous Surgery, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy, Macular Disease & Degeneration, Retina & Vitreous Consultation
Kim P. Robbins
Orthopaedic Specialty Group
Joint Replacement, Arthritis
David Aaron Bomback
Danbury, 203-744-9700 HOSPITAL: Danbury Scoliosis, Spinal Surgery
Robbins Eye Center
Peter S. Boone
Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma
Trumbull, 203-268-2882 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Fairfield, 203-371-5800 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Richard Scartozzi
Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons
Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Yale New Haven Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Uveitis
Elizabeth Siderides
Stamford Ophthalmology
Stamford, 203-327-5808 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Retinal Disorders
Esteban C. Vietorisz
Stamford Ophthalmology
Stamford, 203-327-5808 HOSPITAL: Stamford
External Eye Disease, Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma
Eric L. Wasserman Eye Care Center of Stamford
Stamford, 203-978-0800 HOSPITAL: Stamford Cataract Surgery, Anterior Segment Surgery
Richard B. Weber
Stamford, 203-353-1857 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Retinal Disorders
James Weisz
Connecticut Retina Consultants
Bridgeport, 203-365-6565 HOSPITAL: Yale New Haven Uveitis, Retina & Vitreous Surgery
Andrew Wolf
Stamford Ophthalmology
Stamford, 203-327-5808 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center
Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement, Hip & Knee Replacement
Michael Brand
Danbury Orthopedics
Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery Knee, Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery
Dante A. Brittis
Orthopaedic Specialty Group
Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Joint Replacement
Jeffrey Brooks
Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
Stamford, 203-323-7331 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Sports Medicine, Hand Surgery, Fractures, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
David B. Brown
OrthoCare Specialists
Bridgeport, 203-372-0649 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Spinal Surgery, Pain Back, Arthroscopic Surgery, Fractures
Russell Cavallo
Stamford Medical Group
Stamford, 203-614-8888 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Sports Medicine, Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Joint Reconstruction
Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus
Michael R. Clain
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
John N. Awad
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Orthopaedic Specialty Group
Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Osteoporosis Spine Kyphoplasty, Spinal Tumors
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Foot & Ankle Surgery
James G. Cunningham
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Knee Injuries & ACL, Sports Medicine
Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford Knee Replacement, Hip Replacement, Sports Medicine
Jeffrey V. Deluca
Coastal Orthopaedics
Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Knee Replacement, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery
Francis A. Ennis Jr.
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Hip & Knee Replacement, Joint Replacement
T. Jay Kleeman
Coastal Orthopaedics
Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Orthopaedics Non Surgical, Sports Medicine
David Lawrence Kramer
Danbury, 203-744-9700 HOSPITAL: Danbury Spinal Surgery, Trauma, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Hip & Knee Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery, Arthritis Hip & Knee
Michael M. Lynch
James J. FitzGibbons
Pediatric Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Surgery
Orthopaedic Specialty Group Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine
Joshua B. Frank
Coastal Orthopaedics
Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Knee Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery
Andrew L. Haas
Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford
Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery, Knee Surgery, Fractures
D. Ross Henshaw
Danbury Orthopedics
Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury Shoulder Replacement, Hip & Knee Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Herbert I. Hermele
Orthopaedic Specialty Group
Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Steven E. Hindman
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Foot & Ankle Surgery, Hand & Wrist Surgery, Hip & Knee Surgery, Trauma
Peter W. Hughes
Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford
Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hip & Knee Replacement
Coastal Orthopaedics
Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Seth R. Miller
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Shoulder Surgery, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Shoulder Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery Shoulder
David P. Nocek
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Hip & Knee Replacement, Joint Replacement, Trauma
Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center
Joint Preservation, Shoulder & Knee Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Fractures
Peter B. Stovell
Stamford, 203-348-7797 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich
Craig Tifford
Stamford, 866-470-9253 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Arthroscopic Surgery Knee, Arthroscopic Surgery Shoulder
Stamford, 203-325-4087 Hip & Knee Replacement, Musculoskeletal Injuries
Paul M. Sethi
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Knee Injuries, Shoulder Surgery, Shoulder Replacement, Elbow Surgery
Marc Silver
Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford
Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Sports Medicine, Knee Replacement, Shoulder Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery
Stamford Ear, Nose & Throat Head & Neck Surgery
Head & Neck Surgery, Nasal & Sinus Disorders
Richard J. Brauer Associates of Otolaryngology
Allen I. Troy
Greenwich, 203-869-0177 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Stephen D. Breda
Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Ankle Reconstruction
Katherine B. Vadasdi
Head & Neck Surgery, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery
Bridgeport, 203-371-5166 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Head & Neck Surgery
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Bradford S. Chervin
Adolescent Sports Medicine, Women Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Shoulder Replacement
Southport, 203-256-3338 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Norwalk
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Mark E. Wilchinsky
Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center
Trumbull, 203-268-2882 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
OTOLARYNGOLOGY
Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford
Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery, Thyroid & Parathyroid Cancer & Surgery, Salivary Gland Tumors & Surgery, Sinus Disorders & Surgery
Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine
Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
William T. Schmidt
Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk
Steven A. Bramwit
Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Nicholas V. Polifroni
Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement
Advanced Specialty Care
Coastal Orthopaedics
Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Replacement
Coastal Orthopaedics
Dov Bloch
David I. Astrachan
Ear Nose and Throat Specialists of Connecticut
Hamden, 203-248-8409 HOSPITALS: Yale New Haven St. Raphael, Yale New Haven Hearing Loss & Tinnitus, Nasal Surgery, Sinus Disorders, Vocal Cord Disorders
Michael C. Bard
Advanced Specialty Care
Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Head & Neck Surgery, Sleep Disorders, Apnea & Snoring, Sinus Disorders & Surgery
Mark S. Bianchi
Stratford, 203-459-8330 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Sleep Disorders, Sinus Disorders & Surgery, Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus, Balance Disorders
Ear, Nose and Throat, Allergy and Facial Plastic Surgery Specialists
Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus, Sleep Disorders, Apnea & Snoring
Steven M. Feldman
WESTMED Medical Group
Greenwich, 203-629-5500 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Throat Disorders, Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus, Sleep Disorders, Apnea & Snoring
Lawrence J. Fliegelman Ear Nose & Throat of Fairfield
Fairfield, 203-259-4700 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Yale New Haven Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Neil A. Gordon
Split Rock Surgical Associates
Wilton, 203-834-7700 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Yale New Haven
Cosmetic Surgery Face, Facial Rejuvenation, Rhinoplasty, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Jay Klarsfeld
Advanced Specialty Care
Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITAL: Danbury Sinus Disorders, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery »
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Bruce H. Klenoff
Sara Richer
Stamford, 203-353-0000 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Trumbull, 203-459-2666 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Ear, Nose & Throat Center
Ear Disorders & Surgery, Sinus Disorders & Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology
Jason R. Klenoff
Northeast Medical Group Parathyroid Surgery, Salivary Gland Surgery, Sinus Disorders, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery
Ear, Nose & Throat Center
Stephen J. Salzer
Pediatric & Adult Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Sinus Disorders, Throat Disorders
Greenwich, 203-869-2030 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
Stamford, 203-353-0000 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Edward M. Lane
Stratford, 203-375-0050 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Greenwich Ear, Nose & Throat Head & Neck Surgery
Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Sinus Disorders & Surgery, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Nasal Allergy, Nasal Reconstruction
PAIN MEDICINE
Biana Lanson
Northeast Medical Group
Ear, Nose & Throat Center
Stamford, 203-353-0000 HOSPITAL: Stamford Laryngeal Disorders, Endoscopic Surgery, Sinus Disorders & Surgery
Steven J. Bennett
Greenwich, 203-863-3448 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Pain Chronic, Pain Cancer, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Richard A. Levin
Robert J. Boolbol
Fairfield, 203-259-4700 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Yale New Haven
Trumbull, 203-373-7330 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Hartford
Ear Nose & Throat of Fairfield
Sinus Disorders, Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Otitis Media
Steven B. Levine
ENT and Allergy Associates
Trumbull, 203-380-3707 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Norwalk
Sinus Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Apnea & Snoring, Hearing & Balance Disorders, Rhinosinusitis
Michelle Siegel Marrinan
Greenwich Ear, Nose & Throat Head & Neck Surgery
Greenwich, 203-869-2030 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Neuro-Otology
Andrew J. Parker
Parker Ear, Nose & Throat
Norwalk, 203-866-8121 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus, Sinus Disorders, Voice Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Apnea & Snoring
Adam W. Pearl
Connecticut Ear Nose Throat Medical & Surgical Specialists
Trumbull, 203-452-7081 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Head & Neck Surgery, Swallowing Disorders, Voice Disorders, Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus
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Pain & Spine Specialists of Connecticut
Pain Back, Pain Spine, Pain Musculoskeletal, Pain Interventional Techniques
Vincent R. Carlesi
Pain Management Associates of Connecticut Stamford, 203-325-5700 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pain Interventional Techniques, Pain Back & Neck, Pain Spine, Pain Chronic
PATHOLOGY Vicki L. Altmeyer
Greenwich, 203-863-3061 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Cytopathology, Surgical Pathology
Robert C. Babkowski
Stamford, 203-276-7420 HOSPITAL: Stamford Breast Pathology, Gastrointestinal Pathology, Gynecologic Pathology, Thyroid Cancer
Raymond A. Baer
Stamford Pathology Group
Stamford, 203-276-7420 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Marguerite Monteiro Pinto
Bridgeport, 203-384-3156 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Gynecologic Pathology, Breast Pathology
Augusto H. Podesta
Stamford Pathology Group
Stamford, 203-276-7420 HOSPITAL: Stamford Gastrointestinal Pathology
Bo Xu
Stamford Pathology Group
Stamford, 203-276-7420 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Bridgeport, 203-384-3591 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Bone & Soft Tissue Pathology, Sarcoma Soft Tissue
Norwalk, 203-853-7170 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Boston Children’s
Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Crohn’s, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Diarrheal Diseases, Food Allergy
PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Gynecologic Pathology, Urologic Pathology
Nimrod E. Dayan
PEDIATRIC ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY
Trumbull, 203-452-8322 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Ora Burstein
Allergy & Asthma Center of Stamford
Stamford, 203-978-0072 HOSPITAL: Stamford Asthma & Allergy, Food Allergy
Mitchell R. Lester
Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates
Norwalk, 203-838-4034 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Greenwich Allergy, Asthma & Allergy, Food Allergy, Immunotherapy
PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY Kieve M. Berkwits
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-337-8600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Congenital Heart Disease
Allison B. Levey
Pediatric Cardiology
Darien, 203-662-0313 HOSPITALS: NY-Pres Morgan Stanley Children’s, Stamford
Congenital Heart Disease, Fetal Echocardiography
Michael S. Snyder
Pediatric Cardiology
Darien, 203-662-0313 HOSPITALS: NY-Pres Morgan Stanley Children’s, Stamford
Congenital Heart Disease, Echocardiography, Fetal Echocardiography
Hematopathology
William B. Laskin
Mark S. Glassman
PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY
Pediatric Healthcare Associates
Vaccines, Travel Medicine, Lyme Disease, Ear Infections
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY Gregory Dworkin
Children’s Health & Wellness Center
Danbury, 203-790-5437 HOSPITAL: Danbury Asthma, Chronic Lung Disease
Jacob Hen Jr
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-337-8600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Asthma, Critical Care
Hossein Sadeghi
Stamford, 203-276-5949 HOSPITAL: NY-Pres Columbia Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchoscopy, Bronchitis
Anil Britto
Jennifer Henkind
Ridgefield, 203-438-9557 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Stamford, 203-324-4109 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Ridgefield Pediatric Associates
Alison Marie Cass
Paul E. Juan
Old Greenwich, 203-637-3212 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
Greenwich, 203-622-4301 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Greenwich Pediatric Associates
Robert D. Chessin
Pediatric Healthcare Associates
Bridgeport, 203-452-8322 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Learning Disorders, Developmental Disorders, ADD & ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Loretta Cody
Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich
Greenwich, 203-661-2440 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Boston Children’s
Elin R. Cohen
Black Rock Pediatrics
Fairfield, 203-337-5333 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Developmental & Behavioral Disorders, Asthma
Michael Connolly PriMed Physicians
Stratford, 203-378-3080 HOSPITAL: Yale New Haven
Greenwich, 203-210-2815 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Westchester
Bridgeport, 203-452-8322 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
Wilton, 203-431-3363 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Jamie Alon
Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut
Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Adolescent Medicine, Eating Disorders
Karen E. Beckman
Riverside Pediatrics
Riverside, 203-629-5800 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
New England Pediatrics New Canaan, 203-972-5232 HOSPITAL: Stamford ADD & ADHD, Eating Disorders
Arnold B. Korval
Greenwich Pediatric Associates
Old Greenwich, 203-637-3212 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
Joan A. Magner
Center for Pediatric Medicine
Danbury, 203-790-0822 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Laura Marks
Willows Pediatric Group
Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Nutrition, Immunotherapy
Greenwich, 203-661-2440 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Boston Children’s
Richard M. Freedman
Doctors Pediatric
Rosemary E. Klenk
Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Peter J. Acker
Amy Agoglia
Developmental Disorders, Asthma
Katherine N. Mini
Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut
PEDIATRICS
Pediatric Dermatology, Adolescent Medicine, Learning Disorders
Valley Pediatrics of Greenwich
Bruce W. Cohen
Adolescent Medicine, Asthma, Vaccines
WESTMED Medical Group
Stamford Pediatric Associates
Pediatric Healthcare Associates
Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich
Nicholas P. Mongillo Pedi-Care Pediatrics
Shelton, 203-924-7334 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven AIDS & HIV, Sports Medicine, ADD/ADHD, Behavioral Disorders
Alan H. Morelli
New England Pediatrics
Newborn Care
Stamford, 203-323-1770 HOSPITAL: Stamford
C. Nicole Gorman
Katherine Kelly Noble
Westport, 203-221-7337 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Stamford, 203-363-0123 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich
Village Pediatrics
David A. Gropper
Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut
Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Allergy, Infectious Disease
David A. Hedrick
Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich
Greenwich, 203-661-2440 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Boston Children’s
Sound Beach Pediatrics
Nancy H. O’Hara
Center for Integrative Health Wilton, 203-834-2813
Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD & ADHD, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Jeffrey Owens
Willows Pediatric Group
Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Bridgeport
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2018
Todd Robert Palker
New England Pediatrics New Canaan, 203-972-5232 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Fern L. Perlman
Bay Street Pediatrics
Westport, 203-227-3674 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Kathryn J. Quinn
Trumbull Pediatrics
Trumbull, 203-268-1766 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Infectious Disease, Preventive Medicine
Henry M. Rascoff
Sound Beach Pediatrics
Stamford, 203-363-0123 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Preventive Medicine
Rachel Rothschild
Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut
Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Developmental Disorders, ADD & ADHD
Steven L. Schiz
Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich
Greenwich, 203-661-2440 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Boston Children’s
Rachel E. Sheiman
Willows Pediatric Group
Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Nutrition, Obesity, Vaccines, Adolescent Medicine
Jonathan E. Sollinger
Willows Pediatric Group
Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
ADD & ADHD, Developmental & Behavioral Disorders
Lori Storch-Smith
Bay Street Pediatrics
Westport, 203-227-3674 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Preventive Medicine
George Tsimoyianis
Darien Pediatric Associates Darien, 203-655-9741 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Tobacco & Nicotine Cessation, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Adolescent Medicine
Janet Woodward
Willows Pediatric Group
Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
Beth Aaronson
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-794-5605 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Acupuncture, Neurologic Rehabilitation, Cancer Rehabilitation, Lymphedema
Alice Chen
Hospital for Special Surgery Stamford Outpatient Center
Stamford, 203-705-2087
Musculoskeletal Disorders, Joint Pain Minimally Invasive Therapy, Acupuncture, Pain, Back & Neck
Janet E. Freedman
Greenwich, 203-863-4290 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
David M. Goldenberg
PSYCHIATRY
Danbury, 203-791-9661 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Advanced Specialty Care Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Wound Healing & Care
Sohel Islam
Advanced Specialty Care
Danbury, 203-791-9661 HOSPITAL: Danbury Hand Surgery
Fredric A. Newman
Aesthetic Surgery Center
Darien, 203-656-9999 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Norwalk
Acupuncture, Lymphedema, Spasticity Management
Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Abdominoplasty, Liposuction
Linda F. Grant
Joseph B. O’Connell
Greenwich, 203-863-4290 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Lymphedema, Acupuncture
Jeffrey M. Heftler
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Pain Management, Pain Interventional Techniques, Sports Injuries, Pain Spine
Edwin Richter
Stamford, 203-316-0610 HOSPITAL: Stamford Neuro-Rehabilitation, Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Amputee Rehabilitation, Lymphedema
Halina M. Snowball
Integrated Pain Solutions
Stamford, 203-863-4588 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Pain Management, Acupuncture, Sports Injuries, Pain Back
David Lee Tung
Core Medical Group
Bridgeport, 203-373-1594 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Pain Spine, Sports Medicine, Pain Chronic, Botox Therapy
PLASTIC SURGERY Keith J. Attkiss
Greenwich, 203-862-2700 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Liposuction & Body Contouring
Harold S. Gewirtz
Stamford, 203-325-1381 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Cosmetic Surgery Face, Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Liposuction & Body Contouring, Facelift
Plastic Surgery of Southern Connecticut
Westport, 203-454-0044 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Cosmetic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery Face, Cosmetic Surgery Breast, Cosmetic Surgery Body
Elsa M. Raskin
Greenwich, 203-861-6620 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Eyelid Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery Face, Cosmetic Surgery Breast, Facelift
John F. Reilly
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Specialists
Shelton, 203-924-2900 HOSPITALS: Yale New Haven St. Raphael, Griffin Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Liposuction, Gynecomastia, Blepharoplasty
Arthur R. Rosenstock
Stamford, 203-359-1959 HOSPITAL: Stamford Facelift, Rhinoplasty, Breast Augmentation, Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
Alfred Sofer
Plastic Surgery Center of Fairfield
Fairfield, 203-336-9862 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Cosmetic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction
Prashant Soni
Advanced Specialty Care
Danbury, 203-791-9661 HOSPITAL: Danbury Cosmetic Surgery Face & Body
Medicine Associates
Linus S. Abrams
Bipolar & Mood Disorders, Psychopharmacology, Anxiety & Depression, Geriatric Psychiatry
Psychopharmacology, Adolescent Psychiatry, Addiction & Substance Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
PULMONARY DISEASE
Paul Sachs
Joseph F. Goldberg
Lewis Berman
Greenwich, 203-861-2654
Norwalk, 203-854-9607 HOSPITAL: Mount Sinai Bipolar & Mood Disorders, Psychopharmacology, Anxiety & Depression, Cognitive Psychotherapy
Norwalk, 203-852-2392 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Danbury
Interstitial Lung Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Emphysema, Critical Care
Laurence S. Lorefice
Michael A. Bernstein
Depression, Bipolar & Mood Disorders, ObsessiveCompulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders
Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Old Greenwich, 203-637-4006
Charles J. Morgan
Northeast Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-551-7350 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Alcohol Abuse, Mood Disorders, Substance Abuse
F. Carl Mueller
Stamford, 203-357-7773 HOSPITAL: Stamford Anxiety & Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Psychopharmacology
Stamford Health Medical Group
Interventional Pulmonology, Lung Cancer, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Critical Care
John Chronakos
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Trumbull, 203-261-3980 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Asthma, Pneumonia
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pulmonary Rehabilitation,
Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Adil Salam
Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Associates Trumbull, 203-261-3980 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Sleep Disorders & Apnea
Arthur S. Turetsky
Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Associates Trumbull, 203-261-3980 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Sleep Disorders & Apnea, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Tuberculosis
Danbury, 203-739-8330 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Sleep Disorders, Critical Care
RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Abhijith Hegde
Sean W. Dowling
Danbury, 203-739-8330 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Breast Cancer, Gynecologic Cancers
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-7886 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Joshua C. Pollack
James S. Krinsley
Deborah X. Fang
Greenwich, 203-863-4373 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer
Center for Healthy Aging
Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Geriatric Psychiatry
Bruce Shapiro
Stamford, 203-327-4144 HOSPITAL: Stamford Forensic Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Anxiety & Depression, Bipolar & Mood Disorders
JoAnn M. Smith
Fairfield County Psychiatry Fairfield, 203-255-0770 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Women’s Mental Health
John S. Tamerin
Greenwich, 203-661-8282 HOSPITALS: NY-Pres Weill Cornell, Greenwich
Psychotherapy, Bipolar & Mood Disorders, Depression, Alcohol Abuse
Mark Waynik
The Waynik Group
Fairfield, 203-254-2000 Psychotherapy, Psychopharmacology, Forensic Psychiatry
Steven A. Weisblatt
Stamford, 203-517-0550
Stamford Health Medical Group
Asthma & Emphysema, Critical Care, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease
Caroline P. Kurtz
Norwalk Pulmonary Consultants
Norwalk, 203-855-3888 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Christopher Manfredi
Bridgeport, 203-576-5085 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Christopher M. Iannuzzi
Bridgeport, 203-576-5085 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Prostate Cancer
Frank A. Masino
Stamford, 203-276-7886 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Brachytherapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Norwalk Pulmonary Consultants
Bruce McGibbon
Asthma, Critical Care, Sleep Disorders & Apnea
Brachytherapy, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Genitourinary Cancer, Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Norwalk, 203-855-3888 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
David Alan Oelberg
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-739-8330 HOSPITAL: Danbury Sleep Disorders
Dominic J. Roca
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford Sleep Disorders, Allergy
Daniel J. Rudolph
Pulmonary & Internal
Norma Pfriem Cancer Institute Trumbull, 203-337-8700 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Ashwatha Narayana
Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-3773 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Brain Tumors, Brain Tumors Metastatic, Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Pradip M. Pathare
Norwalk, 203-852-2719 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Brain Tumors »
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Seema Sanghavi
Western Connecticut Medical Group
HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford Infertility & IVF, Reproductive Surgery, Fertility Preservation
Danbury, 203-794-5600 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Milford
Breast Cancer
Shaun C. Williams
Norwalk Medical Group
Sajid A. Khan
Tomas J. Vietorisz
Trumbull, 203-337-8507 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
Danbury, 203-739-7190 HOSPITAL: Danbury
John A. Spera
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-739-7190 HOSPITAL: Danbury Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy
REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY Karol J. Chacho
Bridgeport, 203-372-5282 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Endometriosis, Infertility, IVF, Menopause Problems
Frances W. Ginsburg
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-7559 HOSPITAL: Stamford Infertility & IVF, Endometriosis, Menstrual Disorders
Joshua M. Hurwitz
Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut
Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITAL: Danbury Infertility & IVF, Hormonal Disorders, Infertility Advanced Maternal Age, Fertility Preservation
Mark Peter Leondires
Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut
Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford
Infertility & IVF, Miscarriage Recurrent, Infertility Advanced Maternal Age, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
Andrew J. Levi
Park Avenue Fertility & Reproductive Medicine
Trumbull, 203-372-6700 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Infertility & IVF, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis, Miscarriage Recurrent, Fertility Preservation
Cynthia Murdock
Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut
Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Infertility & IVF, Reproductive Surgery
Spencer S. Richlin
Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut
Norwalk, 203-750-7400
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Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut
Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford
Infertility & IVF, Reproductive Surgery, Fertility Preservation
Barry R. Witt
Greenwich Fertility Center
Greenwich, 203-863-2990 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, NYU Langone
Infertility & IVF, Endometriosis, Laparoscopic Surgery, Miscarriage Recurrent
RHEUMATOLOGY Lana Bernstein
Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-869-5715 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Richard L. Danehower
Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-869-5715 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia,
Geoffrey S. Gladstein
Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates
Trumbull, 203-371-5873 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Arthritis, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lupus & SLE
Sharon Wolfsohn Karp Westchester Health
Stamford, 203-327-9321 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Lupus & SLE in Women, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia
Joao M. Nascimento
Bridgeport, 203-371-0009 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus & SLE, Psoriatic Arthritis
Stuart N. Novack
Norwalk Medical Group
Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Lupus & SLE, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Vasculitis
Roberta Rose
Norwalk Medical Group
Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Lupus & SLE, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Michael Spiegel
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Jessica Rachel Stein
Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-348-9455 HOSPITAL: Stamford Rheumatoid Arthritis
Marcie Lynn WolinskyFriedland Soundview Medical Associates
Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
SURGERY Jeanne S. Capasse
Surgical Breast Care of Connecticut
Norwalk, 203-846-8885 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Breast Cancer & Surgery, Breast Disease
Anthy Demestihas
HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Breast Disease, Laparoscopic Surgery, Skin Cancer
Smilow Cancer Care
Liver & Biliary Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Colon & Rectal Cancer
Kevin D. Miller
Fairfield County Surgical Specialists
Stamford, 203-276-5959 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hepatobiliary Surgery
Helen A. Pass
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-4255 HOSPITAL: Stamford Breast Cancer, Breast Disease, Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
Athanassios Petrotos Surgical Specialists of Greenwich
Surgical Associates of Connecticut
Greenwich, 203-863-4300 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Breast Surgery, Trauma, Laparoscopic Surgery
Valerie Staradub
Southport, 203-332-4744 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Kevin M. Dwyer
Fairfield County Surgical Specialists
Stamford, 203-276-5959 HOSPITAL: Stamford Trauma, Critical Care
Neil R. Floch
Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists
Norwalk, 203-899-0744 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s
Bariatric & Obesity Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia
Craig Floch
Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists
Norwalk, 203-899-0744 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s
Bariatric & Obesity Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia
Richard J. Garvey General Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport
Bridgeport, 203-366-3211 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Biliary Surgery, Breast Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
Andrew S. Kenler
Park Avenue Surgical Associates
Trumbull, 203-373-9015
Laparoscopic Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery
Western Connecticut Medical Group
Danbury, 203-739-7040 HOSPITAL: Danbury Breast Cancer & Surgery
Barbara A. Ward
Northeast Medical Group
Greenwich, 203-863-4250 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Breast Cancer & Surgery
THORACIC & CARDIAC SURGERY Michael A. Coady
Stamford, 203-276-4400 HOSPITAL: Stamford Thoracic Aortic Surgery, Heart Valve Surgery, Aneurysm Thoracic Aortic, Cardiac Surgery Adult
Michael I. Ebright
Stamford, 203-276-4404 HOSPITALS: Stamford, NYPres Columbia
Lung Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Mediastinal Tumors, Robotic Surgery
Associates
Fairfield, 203-382-1900 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Vascular Surgery, Lung Cancer, Minimally Invasive Esophageal Surgery, Robotic Surgery
Robotic Surgery, Aneurysm Aortic, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Valve Surgery
Scott R. Serels
Bridgeport, 203-576-5708 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
David D. Yuh
Stamford, 203-276-7470 HOSPITAL: Stamford Heart Valve Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Robotic Surgery
UROGYNECOLOGY Brian J. Hines
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-4524 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich
Urogynecology, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Pelvic Floor Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Jeanette Rivera
Urology Associates of Danbury
Danbury, 203-748-0330 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Urogynecology, Pelvic Reconstruction, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Katherine S. Sandhu
Stamford Health Medical Group
Stamford, 203-276-4524 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich
Urogynecology, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Pelvic Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery
UROLOGY Lawrence D. Muldoon
Fairfield, 203-254-1576 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Bladder Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Kidney Stones, Prostate Benign Disease
Michael J. Nurzia Stamford Urology
Stamford, 203-356-9391 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich
Critical Care
Jeffrey A. Ranta
Connecticut Vascular & Thoracic Surgical
Stamford Urology
Stamford, 203-356-9391 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich
William C. Feng
James V. Lettera
Richard P. Santarosa
Rafael P. Squitieri
Prostate Cancer, Prostate Benign Disease, Bladder Cancer, Kidney Stones
Stamford, 203-276-4400 HOSPITAL: Stamford
HOSPITAL: Greenwich Kidney Stones, Urologic Cancer, Incontinence, Pain Pelvic
Greenwich Urological Associates Greenwich, 203-869-1285
Prostate Cancer, Prostate Benign Disease, Bladder Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Urology Associates of Norwalk
Norwalk, 203-853-4200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Urology Female, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Incontinence Male & Female, Voiding Dysfunction
Nicholas Stroumbakis Greenwich Urological Associates
Greenwich, 203-869-1285 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Kidney Cancer
Nicholas A. Viner
Urological Associates of Bridgeport
Trumbull, 203-375-3456 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Prostate Cancer, Kidney Stones, Bladder Cancer, Vasectomy
VASCULAR & INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY Laura J. Hodges
Greenwich, 203-863-3042 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Uterine Fibroid Embolization, Varicose Veins, Uterine Fibroid Embolization, Vein Disorders
Melvin Rosenblatt
Connecticut Image Guided Surgery
Fairfield, 203-330-0248 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Radiofrequency Tumor Ablation, Vein Disorders, Endovascular Laser Ablation
Fatejeet Sandhu
Danbury Radiology Associates
Danbury, 203-739-7532 HOSPITAL: Danbury Interventional Radiology
Edward B. Strauss
Norwalk, 203-852-2715 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Aneurysm Abdominal Aortic, Thrombolytic Therapy »
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Southern Connecticut Vascular Center
Old Greenwich, 203-425-2792 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Endovascular Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Aneurysm Aortic, Peripheral Vascular Disease
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Danbury, 203-794-5680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Aneurysm -Aortic, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Arterial Bypass Surgery Leg, Carotid Endarterectomy
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The following pages include profiles of some of our area’s best-rated doctors including details about their practice and what drives them.
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Fairfield Dermatology 1305 Post Road, Suite 310 Fairfield, CT 203.259.7709 | fairfieldderm.com Congratulations to Dr. Jason McBean and Dr. Elizabeth Smith on their TOP DOC awards. Dr. Jason McBean trained at Dartmouth and Brown Medical Schools with subspecialty training in cosmetic and laser surgery in Manhattan. A previous Connecticut Top Doc, Dr. McBean specializes in using lasers for the treatment of unwanted fat, scars, facial rejuvenation, removal of skin lesions and skin cancers. Dr. McBean continually researches the latest cutting-edge dermatological technologies and artfully implements them based on his understanding of his patients’ concerns. Dr. Elizabeth Smith is a graduate of the University of Virginia, received her M.D. degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and completed her postgraduate internship at Lenox Hill
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Hospital and her dermatology residency at Mount Sinai where she served as Chief Resident. She is currently a clinical instructor at Mount Sinai Hospital and Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale, where she trains dermatologic residents in surgical and cosmetic procedures. Fairfield Dermatology, P.C., is a comprehensive medical and aesthetic dermatology practice that offers a professional and cutting edge approach to the treatment of your skin. At Fairfield Dermatology three board certified dermatologists, a nurse practitioner and a physician assistant are available to provide you with a thorough skin evaluation and a personalized treatment strategy for all of your skin care needs. We offer complete dermatologic care for the treatment and prevention of skin diseases and skin cancer. In addition, we utilize the latest cosmetic therapies available today. Our services include body contouring, robotic hair transplantation, laser resurfacing, Botox, Juvederm, Kybella and other injectable fillers. Treatments also include microdermabrasion, chemical peels, micro needling, and PRP
(platelet rich plasma). Our practice offers skincare products that are exclusively selected by our Fairfield Dermatology medical professionals suitable for all skin types. Whether you are curious about smoothing lines and wrinkles, removing unwanted hair or simply improving the tone and texture of your skin, the physicians at Fairfield Dermatology can create a plan to fit your lifestyle and the unique characteristics of your skin. Our providers believe that an annual comprehensive skin cancer screening, including the use of a hand held polarized magnifier called a dermatoscope, is important to detect potentially harmful skin lesions. Drs. McBean and Smith are Platinum Level providers of injectable products including Botox and Juvederm for wrinkle reduction. Our vision is to be the premier skin care service provider for all the skin care needs of our patients and community. We are dedicated to the highest standards of patient care whether we are treating skin disease or improving one’s appearance. We welcome you to our practice.
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Arthur L. Jenkins, III, MD Jenkins NeuroSpine at Plancher Orthopaedics 31 River Road, Suite 100 Cos Cob, CT
Jenkins NeuroSpine 65 East 96th Street, Suite 1B New York, NY 646.499.0488 | JenkinsNeuroSpine.com As one of the top spine surgeons in the U.S., Dr. Jenkins brings the latest advancements in evaluating and treating spine conditions to Fairfield and Westchester counties, in his new practice where he can focus even more on quality and improving the lives of his patients. With offices in Manhattan and Fairfield County (Greenwich), Dr. Jenkins brings
the excellence of his New York City practice to his Connecticut patients. Fellowship-trained at Harvard, Dr. Jenkins has performed extensive clinical spine research in his field, offering minimally invasive microscopic, endoscopic, computer-guided and laser spine surgeries. He is one of the highest rated and most experienced spine surgeons in the Tristate area, trained and familiar with every spinal surgery technique. His treatment philosophy can be summed up as: “I do the most for you that does the least to you.” To ensure his patients have the best outcome with the least invasive approach, Dr. Jenkins collaborates with all of his patients’ physicians and specialists including orthopaedic surgeons, chiropractors, pain management specialists, rehabilitation medicine experts, rheumatologists and neuro-anesthesiologists.
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With a mission to help patients return to the activities they enjoy, Dr. Jenkins treats a wide range of people, from student athletes to active adults. He is a spine surgeon for the NYPD, New York Jets and NFL Retired Players Program, and brings this experience to all his patients. Dr. Jenkins and his team apply a very personal touch to every step of the process, while at the same time providing the most advanced medicine to their patients with spinal conditions, with surgery to be performed in either New York or Connecticut. In either of his outpatient office locations in Manhattan or Greenwich, he uses the most advanced technology, a holistic approach, and a caring and thoughtful bedside manner to listen and help people from all over get back to what makes them who they are. “WE TURN PATIENTS BACK INTO PEOPLE”™
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Concierge Physicians of Westport 333 Post Road West, Westport CT 203.571.3000 | cpwdocs.com
Doctors David Baum, Jill Denowitz, Nina Karol and Robert Teltser are all boardcertified, experienced physicians who practice primary care with a personal and holistic approach. “Having the luxury of time to spend with each patient allows us to deliver the best possible care.” Our goal is to provide you with the finest, most up-to-date medical care, while
Dr. Gail Whitman Skincare Physicians of Fairfield County
13 Park Street, Norwalk, CT 203.847.2400 2890 Main Street, Stratford, CT 203.375.8200 SkincareFairfield.com DR. GAIL WHITMAN
DR. WHITMAN is a board-certified dermatologist who completed her residency at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in NYC. She has been in practice for more than twenty years and is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Whitman completed a residency in pediatrics as well.
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DENISE GALLO is a board-certified family nurse practitioner, specializing in dermatology. She received a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science Degree in Nursing from Fairfield
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: • A convenient and peaceful Westport location with ample parking and onsite radiology and blood draw • Unhurried physicals and sick visits that allow enough time to address all of your concerns • The ability to contact your doctor twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week so you can always reach us for urgent matters • Prompt response to your phone calls and fast communication of test results to reduce stress • Enhanced coordination of your care with top medical and surgical specialists and dedicated assistants to help with referrals, scheduling appointments, prescription renewals and insurance issues • Same-day or next-day appointments with little or no office waiting time. • Available home visits when needed • We participate with most insurance plans including Medicare
University. Upon completing her masters degree, she began working in dermatology. For the last seven years, Denise has specialized in both medical and cosmetic dermatology. She is a member of the Dermatology Nurse Association, and she attends the annual conferences held at American Academy of Dermatology, Mount Sinai Hospital, and New York University. Dr. Whitman and Denise Gallo offer a broad range of medical, surgical and cosmetic procedures such as Kybella, PRP for hair restoration, microneedling for facial rejuvenation, Botox, Juvederm, Voluma and Vobella. Also on our team are a surgeon trained in MOHS surgery and several medical aestheticians who perform various face peels. The practice has two locations, one in Norwalk and one in Stratford, where we offer for our clients’ convenience Saturday and evening hours, as well as same-day appointments. Dr. Whitman and the entire practice take pride in providing our patients with a supportive, caring environment, where they receive the best possible medical treatment.
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Cynthia Murdock, MD, Mark P. Leondires, MD, Spencer Richlin, MD, Joshua Hurwitz, MD, Ilana Ressler, MD, and Shaun Williams, MD Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut
Danbury, Norwalk, Stamford and Trumbull, CT | 203.956.2265 | rmact.com
For many couples, conceiving a child begins with a great bottle of wine accompanied by a compilation of Marvin Gaye’s greatest hits. But when you are infertile, conception means anxiety and stress, fear of failure and at times, large investments of time and money. As compared to the norm in the 70s and 80s, when first-time parents were typically in their early 20s, today’s parents are starting closer to 30. Since our genes and biology are unable to keep up with this change, one in eight couples will rely on medication, surgery
or maybe another person’s body, to build the family of their dreams. And for anyone who faces fertility treatment, one of the most important decisions is to find the best doctor, as quickly and as mindfully as possible. During the fifteen years of our RMA practice, RMA of Connecticut has become an integral part of this community, helping to bring more than 5,000 babies into the world. Each of our physicians are board-certified endocrinologists, and five are Castle Connolly “Top Doctors” of Fairfield
County. Key to this success is delivering the best possible whole-patient care to patients — including nutrition counseling, mind-body coaching, acupuncture, yoga classes and educational seminars, as well as the latest advances in assisted reproductive technologies. Since fertility doctors, clinics and laboratories have an enormous range of expertise, we invite you to the RMA of Connecticut offices to experience firsthand the passion, warmth and superior capabilities that make our practice one of the top in the country.
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Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County, LLC 55 Walls Drive, Suite 405 Fairfield, CT 500 Monroe Turnpike, Suite 205 Monroe, CT 203.259.7070 allergyandasthmacare.com
Doctors Kenneth Backman and Katherine Bloom are board certified in adult and pediatric allergy-immunology and trained at top academic hospitals. In the comfortable, state-of-the-art offices of Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County, they offer compassionate, personalized care, and an advanced, academic-quality approach to the full range of allergic disorders, including asthma, nasal allergies and food allergies. Both doctors are on staff at Bridgeport Hospital and St. Vincent’s Medical Center.
Kenneth Backman is the founder of the practice. He graduated cum laude with distinction from Yale University, and earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College before completing his internship and residency at the University of Chicago hospitals. He completed a fellowship in allergy immunology at Northwestern Memorial and Children’s Memorial hospitals in Chicago, is a clinical instructor at Columbia University and chief of the section of allergy at Bridgeport Hospital.
Katherine Bloom joined the practice in 2009. She received her undergraduate degree with distinction from Boston University, where she graduated summa cum laude and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. She earned her medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, where she was elected into Alpha Omega Alpha, and completed her residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia University Medical Center. She completed her allergy-immunology fellowship at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City.
Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County, PC (GAFC) 425 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 203.292.9000 2660 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 203.333.3328 765 Main Street (Route 25), Monroe, CT 203.452.2358 gidox.com Left to right standing: Dr. Emil Blanco, Dr. Gena Cobrin, Dr. Julie Spivack, Dr. Eddy Castillo and Dr. Kenneth Mauer. Seated left to right: Dr. Strick Woods and Dr. Richard Lopatin.
Doctors Kenneth Mauer, Julie Spivack, Emil Blanco, Gena Cobrin, Richard Lopatin and their talented partners, Strick Woods and Eddy Castillo, are “the digestive health experts.” Affiliated with St. Vincent’s Medical Center, they provide excellent, cutting-edge medical care at offices in Fairfield, Bridgeport and Monroe. “Our goal is to treat people with
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a multitude of GI problems with great sensitivity and care,” says Dr. Spivack. “We develop close, personal relationships with our patients, and we take a genuine interest in their health.” GAFC now offers state-of-the-art FUSE technology in its endoscopy center. GAFC also offers video capsule endoscopy of the small intestine, comprehensive Hepatitis C
treatment and genetic testing for hereditary colon cancer. At the Endoscopy Center of Fairfield, patients can have a colonoscopy or endoscopy in a spa-like setting. The doctors specialize in many GI disorders, including acid reflux, gallbladder disease, GI cancers, liver disease, hepatitis, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
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Dr. Andrew J. Levi
Park Avenue Fertility and Reproductive Medicine 1305 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 203.254.6000 91 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 203.853.6700 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull, CT 203.372.6700 parkavefertility.com
Dr. Andrew Levi, founder and medical director of Park Avenue Fertility and Reproductive Medicine (PAFRM), has been helping patients for more than a decade who struggle with infertility. He recognizes how important it is for couples to develop a close connection with their doctor during one of the most emotional times in their lives. Unlike larger fertility clinics, patients at PAFRM are treated with individualized care,
not “treated like a number.” He makes the journey as stress-free as possible in a newly renovated, comfortable and soothing environment with flexible office hours and no long waits. Broadly trained in all aspects of reproductive medicine, Dr. Levi provides his patients with a wide variety of treatment options. Treatments range from the simplest to the most advanced, based on a patient’s age, diagnosis
Julia Sabetta, MD
Skin, Laser & Cosmetic Surgeon 4 Dearfield Drive, Greenwich, CT 225 Main Street, Westport, CT 203.869.6111 JuliaSabettaMD.com
Julia Sabetta MD is a Yale-trained, board-certified cosmetic, laser and skin cancer surgeon who is a proven expert in minimally invasive anti-aging procedures. When it comes to selecting who performs your cosmetic treatment, what matters most is education, skill, experience and caring. Dr. Sabetta has been recognized for her knowledge, talent, judgment and artistry for more than twenty years. Dr. Sabetta’s prime goal is to provide you with the safest most effective care. She performs all treatments herself using state-of-the-art technologies to help you achieve your best look. Her patients love how their skin glows after her
Medical PROFILES | 2018 and duration of infertility. These may include intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF), the latter performed on-site in PAFRM’s state of the art IVF laboratory. In addition, PAFRM offers advanced reproductive services including egg freezing and fertility preservation, preimplantation genetic screening and diagnosis (PGS and PGD), egg donation and gestational surrogacy. Dr. Levi specializes in caring for patients with PCOS, endometriosis and recurrent miscarriage. PAFRM also offers a range of treatment options to gay and lesbian couples as well as to single women who wish to conceive. Board certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, as well as inobstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Levi graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and performed his OB/GYN residency at Georgetown University. He then completed a three year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the National Institutes of Health.
signature one-session photo-rejuvenation treatment! Dr. Sabetta’s hair-thickening program gets raves from patients and their hair stylists. The doctor now offers a second proprietary “Wrinkle Buster” treatment for those of us who are short on time, as well as several pain-free solutions for those who prefer to relax during procedures. Your privacy and time are important. Her reception area is private and there is almost no wait time. She hand-picks her curated home-care products, and she steers clear of devices that are light on results. Dr. Sabetta is a certified Master Injector of the new longer lasting fillers and skillfully uses Botox and Fillers to restore your facial contours and eliminate wrinkles. Whether she is expertly using one of her many methods to lift and tighten, or to minimize stretch marks or brown and red spots, Dr Sabetta’s aim is the same, to help you look younger longer. In contrast to today’s Groupon and high-volume/low-service alternatives, Dr Sabetta’s practice is patient- and qualityfocused.
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James A. Slater, MD New Canaan Medical Group 173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4215 newcanaanmedical.com
Peter Hasapis, MD New Medicine Medical Practice 173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4218 Dr. Peter Hasapis has never lived far from his Fairfield County roots. After attending Columbia University and
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Dr. James Slater always believes in putting his patients first. He was among the first in the state to recognize that health insurance was depriving patients of sorely needed services and time. Thus, in 2005, his innovative concierge medical practice emerged, combining accessibility and patient advocacy with premier quality medical care. Dr. Slater graduated from Tufts and then New York Medical College, where he received the coveted senior student school award for his accomplishments in community and preventive medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He has been consecutively voted as one of Castle Connolly’s “Top Doctors” in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Cornell University Medical College, he completed his residency at New YorkPresbyterian Hospital. He’s been practicing in New Canaanever since. “I was fortunate enough to return to the community that I was raised in,” says Dr. Hasapis. In 2010 Dr. Hasapis opted for a new practice model referred to as private-pay or concierge medicine. “I felt that I was being pushed by third-party payers to see more patients and spend less time with each one; it was impossible for people to see me when they needed to.” The smaller practice size enables him to spend more time with each patient. “My patients have my cell number and email, and I encourage them to use them. It makes for a much different experience; I love it, and so do my patients.”
Dr. Julia Voytovich New Medicine Internal Medicine 173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4204 newcanaanmedical.com
Shiela Subramanian, MD, MPH New Medicine of New Canaan, PC 173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4205
Dr. Julia Voytovich graduated from the Moscow Medical Institute. She completed her residency at Norwalk Hospital, an affiliate of Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, in 1996. She has been practicing internal medicine in New Canaan since the completion of her residency program. Dr. Voytovich has been a certified member of the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1996. She is also a member of the Fairfield County Medical Society and the Connecticut State Medical Society. “The concierge medicine model gives me time to deliver personalized and comprehensive care to my patients and be always available to their needs; it requires around the clock dedication and the great passion for medicine.”
Shiela Subramanian, MD, MPH, is a board certified internist and has been practicing primary care internal medicine in New Canaan since 2004. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and New York Medical College. She completed her internship, residency and chief residency at the Yale University School of Medicine. She manages a broad spectrum of medical issues, including heart disease evaluation, comprehensive women’s health issues, gerontology and cancer screening. “Practicing good medicine requires more time listening to what your patient has to say.” Her philosophy has allowed her to spend time and provide quality care without compromise.
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Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PHD
Connecticut Skin Institute 999 Summer Street, Stamford, CT 60 Commerce Park, Milford, CT 203.428.4440 | ctskindoc.com
Castle Connolly Top Doctor and Harvardtrained dermatologist Dr. Omar Ibrahimi is the founding medical director of Fairfield County’s premier skin cancer, laser and noninvasive cosmetic surgery center, providing outstanding care for those with medical and cosmetic issues with professionalism and detailed attention to patient comfort. Dermatologists at the Connecticut Skin Institute strive to provide expert, compassionate care to all children and adults who seek consultation or treatment of skin disorders, or who wish to take advantage of the latest advances in dermatologic cosmetic treatment to improve skin health. Each patient is seen by a board-certified dermatologist and not a mid-level provider. Dr. Ibrahimi is one of the foremost physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of skin cancer, as well as all types of medical and cosmetic issues involving the skin. He is a board-certified dermatologist who has completed advanced training in Mohs surgery for skin cancers, laser and non-invasive cosmetic surgery. Dr. Ibrahimi’s noninvasive cosmetic procedures range
Ophthalmic Associates 160 Hawley Lane Trumbull, CT 203.378.3224
Ophthalmic Associates has been providing high-quality eye care in Fairfield County for eighty years. The practice’s three board-certified physicians provide superior clinical care with personalized attention for each patient, offering a wide range of eye care services including cataract surgery, glaucoma care, treatment of retinal disease, comprehensive family eye care as well as a full service optical shop staffed with licensed opticians. They proudly provide patients with the most accurate diagnosis and outstanding surgical outcomes by staying current in the latest advances and techniques. EDWARD PULICE, MD Edward Pulice, MD, is a cataract specialist,
Medical PROFILES | 2018 from injectables such as Botox, Voluma, Sculptra and Juvederm, to lasers and devices that perform scar removal, cellulite removal, skin tightening and rejuvenation, birthmark removal, tattoo removal and CoolSculpting for noninvasive fat removal. He has served as a faculty member at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Wellman Center for Photomedicine, where all of today’s laser technologies were invented. The office has over twenty lasers and devices and is one of the most comprehensive laser centers in the country and is a clinical trial site for cutting-edge new lasers/devices. Dr. Ibrahimi currently serves as the president of the Connecticut Dermatology Society. He is the recipient of the 2017 Award for Outstanding Service by the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Ibrahimi is accredited by the American College of Mohs Surgery, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for Lasers in Surgery and Medicine and the American Academy of Dermatology. He prides himself on treating the whole patient in order to provide the best possible medical care.
who joined the practice in 1980 following his medical and residency training at New York University. Utilizing the latest technologies and skills, he has performed thousands of procedures and is respected as one of the area’s most accomplished cataract surgeons. RAFAEL CHIU, MD Rafael Chiu, MD, specializes in cataract surgery, is an Alpha Omega Alpha Honors graduate of Howard University, earned his MPH from Yale and completed his residency at Chicago Eye and Ear before joining Ophthalmic Associates in 2004. He enjoys a reputation as an accomplished clinician and surgeon. WENDY KLEIN, MD Wendy Klein, MD, specializes in retinal diseases and is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Michigan, where she also earned her MD. After serving as chief resident at NYU, she also completed fellowship training in medical retina. A member of Ophthalmic Associates since 1994, she treats both general and retinal patients.
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Dr. Joseph Sproviero, Dr. Agnes Matczuk, Dr. Mitchell Lester , Dr. Mark Litchman and Dr. Aymeric Louit (not pictured)
Matczuk and Litchman completed their A/I fellowships at Yale, Dr. Lester at National Jewish Health in Denver and Dr. Louit at Northwestern Univeristy in Chicago. Our full-service, state-ofthe-art asthma and allergy 148 East Avenue practice is fully electronic. Norwalk, CT | 203.838.4034 Our experienced and 30 Prospect Street compassionate staff works Ridgefield, CT | 203.838.4034 closely with the physicians to give you the best and fcaaia.com most efficient care possible. The doctors of Fairfield County Every patient deserves safe Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and effective treatment, and Associates are certified by the because we believe educated American Board of Allergy/ patients are more in control of Immunology and have combined their asthma and allergies, we experience of more than eighty encourage you to participate in years in practice. Drs. Sproviero, your own health care planning.
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Dr. Madhu Mathur
Lifestyle Medicine Center 2777 Summer Street Suite 604 Stamford, CT 203.614.8517 lifestylemedcenter.com
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When nutrition and metabolic issues become medical conditions, such as obesity or diabetes, children feel vulnerable and parents feel helpless. That is where Dr. Mathur comes in. She has helped many children and young adults overcome such conditions. Double board-certified in pediatrics and obesity medicine, she works with the family to make a comprehensive nutrition management solution. She uses motivational interviewing and the latest science to develop stepby-step plans for lasting improvement in body chemistry and self-esteem. Dr. Mathur encourages your child through every stage, supporting them through every challenge they face.
Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists, PC 148 East Avenue, Suite 3A Norwalk, CT | 203.899.0744 endtheweight.com antireflux.com fcbsurgicalspecialists.com Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists, PC, the surgical specialists who make a difference, has been one of the most prominent general and weight loss surgery practices for over twenty years. Our comprehensive surgical program is led by our awardwinning surgeons, Craig Floch,
Lynne M. Haven, MD, PC 49 Lake Avenue Greenwich, CT 203.869.4242 LynneHavenMD.com Dr. Lynne Haven is a Harvardtrained, board certified dermatologist in Greenwich who specializes in cosmetic
MD FACS; Neil Floch, MD FACS; Peter Ingraldi, MD FACS; Abe Fridman, DO FACS FASMBS, and Marko Lujic, MD. We provide our patients with the highest level of safe, specialized surgical care in an environment that is compassionate, supportive and sensitive to their needs. Every patient is an individual with their own unique sensitivities and requirements. We support and address this to ensure that they receive the best surgical care possible throughout their journey. We operate in Norwalk Hospital; St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport; Griffin Hospital, Derby; and Milford Hospital. We have offices in Norwalk, Shelton, Stamford, Milford, and North Haven.
dermatology and laser treatments. She offers Botox, fillers, Kybella, Thermage and CoolSculpting. According to Allergan, Dr. Haven is the No. 1 Botox provider in Connecticut. She personally performs all Botox and filler treatments. Dr. Haven is excited to be the first and only physician in Fairfield County to offer the revolutionary PicoSure for laser tattoo removal, acne scarring, brown spots and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Haven says, “The PicoSure is by far the best tattoo removal laser. Typically, tattoos can be treated with the PicoSure in half the number of treatments.” The PicoSure Focus laser for facial rejuvenation can dramatically reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars and skin discoloration with less downtime.
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WOMEN’S HEALTH
THE NO SHAME ZONE
FRANKLY SPEAKING When it comes to pregnancy, sex or menopause, there are related health issues women often find too embarrassing to discuss openly with their doctors. That ends here, with a special report in which we asked medical experts to give us the straight talk on what might feel too personal for you to bring up.
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esides time spent with romantic partners, women tend to share their most intimate secrets with their doctors. Yet even in a relationship with their obstetrician/gynecologist— one that so often takes place lying down half-naked, with feet in stirrups—women can sometimes be circumspect when it comes to discussing things that seem, well, too intimate. “Sometimes, you find out what’s really going on when their hand is on the door and they are ready to walk out,” says Dr. Scott Chudnoff, a certified sexuality counselor who is chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Stamford Hospital. “And it’s too bad, because usually that’s the stuff we should have been spending a good part of the office visit talking about.” What’s keeping patients from bringing up concerns that physically and emotionally torments them with people who are in a clinically-trained position to help? “Shame is the overarching theme that keeps people from telling me or their medical doctor what’s really going on,” says Maud Purcell, a marriage and family therapist from Fairfield and founder of the Darien-based Life Solutions Center. “For some people— particularly those who have a good rapport with their caregivers—there can even be a fear of experiencing our disapproval.” And yet all the doctors we spoke with voiced an I’ve-seen-it-all response. “I want my patients to know that you really can’t shock me, nor will I judge you, because the truth is—and I can’t stress this enough— I’ve seen and heard everything by now,” says Dr. Shieva Ghofrany, an OB/GYN with Coastal Obstetrics & Gynecology in Stamford who is affiliated with Stamford Hospital. “You may be mortified by your hemorrhoids, but honestly, on a typical day, I’ve seen a whole lot of them by noon.”
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If you are nodding knowingly, is feature is for you. Here’s your chance to learn more about some health concerns the medical experts we spoke with wish their patients would feel more comfortable discussing. Who knows? Reading about it here may be just what you need to open up.
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ON PREGNANCY & FERTILITY Even though giving birth can strip a mother of her dignity (and physical privacy), there are some things that are harder to discuss than others with the doctors who help women bring babies into the world. We asked the pros to share some intimate concerns their patients are sometimes reluctant to discuss but should before, during and after pregnancy.
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ENDING THE STIGMA OF MISCARRIAGE One out of four pregnancies ends in miscarriage. It’s a tragic statistic that inevitably comes with heartbreak and a crushing sense of personal failure, says fertility specialist Dr. Andrew Levi of Park Avenue Fertility, which has offices in Fairfield, Norwalk and Trumbull. The shame of miscarriage, he adds, is particularly pronounced among those struggling to conceive. “I can’t stress enough that the loss of that baby had nothing to do with what they drank at a party, their workout on Saturday or what they ate for dinner,” he says. “Yet again and again, I see women blame themselves for a lost pregnancy.” Dr. Scott Chudnoff says the unnecessary shame associated with miscarriage means it often remains a taboo subject. “And as a result, people don’t grasp how incredibly common it is,” he says. He recalls a recent dinner party where a female guest shared the emotional trauma of recent pregnancy loss and “every couple at the table went around and told their own story of miscarriage. It was remarkable to see the relief on her face. She felt alone until that moment and had no idea that this was an experience almost everyone trying to start a family has had.” The Fix: If miscarriages are chronic and recurring, a medical evaluation can determine if there are physical issues or fetal genetic abnormalities contributing to failed pregnancies. “In most cases, the best thing to do is take some time to recover and then try again,” says Dr. Levi. THE STATE OF THINGS DOWN THERE, Part 1 Sometimes private parts can change postchildbirth, particularly after multiple vaginal deliveries. The labia can become distorted and the vagina can lose some of its normal laxity. (Those changes can also be more pronounced post-menopause.) “I’ve had patients so upset about the state of their [genitals] that they’ve been undressing and having sex in the dark for years,” says Dr. Gregory LaTrenta, a board-certified plastic surgeon who practices in Darien and Manhattan.
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“One of the things we need to talk more about is what normal female genitals look like,” says Dr. Chudnoff. “Because of the easy access to pornography in our digital world, there’s a perception of airbrushed perfection that is impacting women’s self-image and self-esteem.” For that reason, he suggests many labiaplasties are probably unnecessary. “There are certainly instances where such drastic changes have occurred. And some girls are even born with deformities that can be acutely embarrassing,” he says. “But in most cases, what people perceive as abnormal is not.” The Fix: For those who want a cosmetic solution, Dr. LaTrenta, who is affiliated with Stamford and Greenwich hospitals, has been performing more labiaplasties lately. This cosmetic surgical procedure involves removing excess skin from the genital folds to create a more uniform appearance. Data released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons says the procedure witnessed a 39 percent spike in popularity in 2016, with more than 12,000 procedures reported nationwide. “People tend to think it must be extremely painful, but it actually is a fairly simple procedure and recovery,” says Dr. LaTrenta. While sex is a no-no for about four post-operative weeks, he says patients who have been unhappy with the state of their genitals say the results are worth it. “It can do wonders for their selfesteem and sex life.” CONFRONTING INFERTILITY While current estimates show one in eight couples experiences some form of infertility, it remains a highly emotional subject. “There is a sense of personal failure, which might be lessened if people understood how many couples are going through the same exact thing,” says Dr. Levi. In many cases, infertility must be addressed in an aggressive way to beat the real and consequential ticking of the biological clock. “If you are a woman over thirty-five and have been trying to conceive for over a year, it’s time to come in so we can talk about it,” says Dr. Spencer Richlin, a fertility specialist affiliated with
RMACT, which has offices in Stamford, Norwalk, Trumbull and Danbury. Since fertility declines with age, women older than forty should seek intervention after six months of trying with no success. While fertility specialists are constantly expanding assisted reproductive technologies, there are some critical facts your fertility doctor needs to know to optimize chances for conception. “While I do a thorough workup with new patients, there are things I need you to be honest about to help you achieve your goals,” says Dr. Levi. The discussion points may include: • A history of eating disorders or extreme exercise “They can impact the regularity of the menstrual cycle, which can, and does impact fertility,” says Dr. Levi. • Any unhealthy habit including smoking, vaping, drug use, and excessive alcohol or caffeine consumption. • Is the man taking steroids like testosterone? “It has a major impact on sperm production and can even stop it,” says Dr. Richlin. “If we get [men] off it, we usually can see [sperm] production improve in about three months.” • Sexual dysfunction “The reality of biology is: To get pregnant, the sperm has to meet the egg somehow,” says Dr. Levi. “Sometimes you dig deep and you find out that the male is experiencing premature ejaculation and the couple isn’t really addressing it.” • Limited sexual contact “I’ve worked with couples who come in for fertility treatments, but you find out for a variety of reasons—including some religious or cultural ones—they are not actually having sex,” says Dr. Richlin. • History of sexually transmitted disease “Something like gonorrhea or chlamydia when you are younger can block the fallopian tubes,” says Dr. Richlin. “We test for those things, but it is better to know up front.” • Weight struggles or unusually pronounced hair growth “It can be a sign of polycystic ovarian syndrome, which has an impact on fertility,” says Dr. Richlin.
THE LADIES ROOM You’re not alone—the lowdown on leaky bladder syndrome and how you can treat it
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rom slim, discreet pads to thick, adult diapers, the row devoted to leaky bladder products in the corner pharmacy speaks to an often mortifying problem that tends to affect women after childbirth and during menopause. “We need to start talking more openly about the fact that a lot of women are peeing on themselves,” says Dr. Scott Chudnoff. “It causes shame for so many, but the reality is it’s incredibly common.” Indeed, the dribbles (and gushes) of urine associated with various leaky bladder syndromes are so common that Dr. Scott Serels, chief of Urogynecology at Norwalk Hospital and founder of the Bladder Control Center of Norwalk, estimates that as many as 40 percent of all women experience some form of urinary incontinence in their lifetime. Those percentages, he says, tend to increase with advancing age. For some, the problem is relatively inconsequential; maybe a few drops of urine during a hearty fit of laughter. For others, incontinence is so common that donning protective undergarments—and stashing a ready change of clothes—can become a frustrating lifestyle. “I tell my patients it’s a problem when it’s interfering in their lives,” says Dr. Serels. “And from patient to patient, how they define that varies. I have seen patients who have been wearing diapers for ten years before they came in [for help] and patients who book an appointment the first time they have a little leak while exercising.”
Before seeking treatment, it’s important to understand there are two leading types of urinary incontinence with distinct treatment options, explains Dr. Serels. They are: • Urgency Incontinence This syndrome is epitomized by intense, often frequent, urges to urinate. “It’s that, ‘gotta go, gotta go,’ feeling,” says Dr. Serels, and the underlying cause tends to be a change in the neuroanatomy of the bladder. “The bladder is just a giant muscle stimulated by nerves and sometimes, for a variety of reasons, those nerves can start to miscommunicate,” he explains. Those reasons may include childbirth, menopause and pelvic surgery. The Fix: Treatment usually begins with behavior modification, says Dr. Serels. So, a patient with urges to urinate every twenty minutes will be encouraged to build up bladder stamina by waiting an hour. Depending on the severity of symptoms, treatments typically progress along a continuum that can include medications and sacral nerve stimulation, which involves the implantation of a small, pacemaker-like device to control the bladder. Treatment may also include Botox. Injected through the urethra, Botox has proven effective in up to 70 percent of women who tried to control urgency symptoms with medication and failed; results can last for up to ten months, says Dr. Serels.
• Stress Leakage Leaking urine when you cough, laugh, sneeze or exercise vigorously is a form of incontinence that is often linked to anatomical changes that can follow pregnancy or menopause. Close to 15 percent of women who deliver a baby vaginally will experience some form of stress leakage, but this syndrome can also be related to genetics, says Dr. Serels. So, while women who’ve delivered babies by C-section are less likely to experience leakage, they are not immune. “I’ve seen this issue in teenagers and in women who have never had children,” says Dr. Chudnoff The Fix: While exercise to strengthen muscles has proven effective in some milder cases, Dr. Serels says the approach is not always as curative as some sufferers hope. Combining physical therapy with biofeedback tends to be more effective and gives some sufferers a non-invasive approach to relief. Another option: Injections of synthetic bulking agents around the urethra, which curbs leakage by controlling the sphincter. When these don’t work, Dr. Serels says the most effective treatment is the surgical insertion of a mesh-sling device that supports the urethra. “It essentially functions as a backboard for the bladder” and boasts a 92 percent success rate. Medical Advice: Understanding urinary incontinence is critical because it sometimes is an early warning sign of more systemic medical issues including multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease, says Dr. Serels. Doctors may also look for tumors and polyps. “There are things that need to be investigated if only to rule them out.”
MORE THAN THE JUST THE BLUES When Dr. Ghofrany discusses postpartum depression with patients parenting newborns, she makes a clear distinction between “feeling a little down” after childbirth and a clinical diagnosis of postpartum depression. “One reason I like to talk about the difference is because just about everyone is a little off and overwhelmed after giving birth,” she says. “We have this idea that we’re supposed to be blissed out, but it’s overwhelming and exhausting and for most of us, at some point, if we are caring for a newborn, we are not going feel our best.” The distinction between normal stress and postpartum depression is an important one, says Dr. Chudnoff. “Postpartum depression is rarely discussed but has potentially devastating medical consequences,” he says. “I stress the words ‘medical condition’ because frequently, women downplay its significance. Many women experience mild depression around childbirth. However, in some cases this becomes truly disruptive and potentially dangerous.” He notes in some rare cases, the depression can lead to postpartum psychosis, a leading factor in the murder of children under age one. Dr. Joseph Flynn, medical director of Behavioral Health and Psychiatry at Greenwich Hospital, says there is guilt about postpartum depression that keeps women from sharing symptoms, which can include anxiety, a sense of detachment and even anger toward their infant. “The problem is it’s supposed to be a happy time. They wanted this baby, were thrilled to have it and then, something feels completely off. The patients I’ve seen with it say they almost had to put on a façade; they were going through the motions trying to act happy when indeed they knew something was wrong.” S til l , c om in g fo r wa rd is crit ica l. Dr. Chudnoff says that the openness of celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Brooke Shields about their devastating experiences with postpartum depression has helped to diminish some of the stigma. “When women start to realize that they aren’t alone, they can get the help and support they need.”
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THE DONOR DILEMMA, Part 2 The increasingly common practice of older, first-time parents of using donor eggs and embryos has triggered an ethical conversation between fertility specialists and their patients about how and when—and if—to tell children conceived using these methods that they are not genetically related to their mother (in the case of donor eggs), their father (if donor sperm is used), or both parents (in the case of donor embryos). “It can be a tricky thing for parents to navigate, but it is one reason why we have them work with social workers to sort through these things before they proceed,” says Dr. Richlin. “Even with counseling, people ultimately come to different conclusions about what
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they want to share.” The American Society of Reproductive Medicine has weighed in with an official opinion: The organization, comprised of fertility specialists, recommends that children conceived with donated reproductive materials should be eventually informed, if only to have knowledge of and understand their medical history. “The fact of the matter is, they are your children but they have different DNA,” says Dr. Richlin. “The question really comes down to what is the right and
2. UP CLOSE & PERSONAL
ON SEX & INTIMACY In a digital world where the sparks of romance can now begin with the swipe of a screen, the dating landscape has certainly changed. For anyone of a certain age who’s looking for love again, there are a few things even scarier than learning your date used a fake profile picture.
best time? We tend to think it’s when they are teenagers and can process the information best.” The Fix: Some fertility practices are now offering the increasingly popular option of choosing eggs of donors who are willing to be identified and contacted once a child reaches eighteen. Dr. Richlin estimates that more than 50 percent of the patients in his practice are choosing egg donors who have signed yes in the Donor Identity Release form.
Doctors tell us these include STDs, age-related sexual dysfunction and other confusing facts of life. Read on for more details.
SAFETY FIRST While most folks know condom use can prevent pregnancy and the transmission of many sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STDs), Dr. Scott Chudnoff notes a disturbing trend: A naive subset of single adults engaging in unsafe sex after divorce or widowhood. “What’s
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THE DONOR DILEMMA, Part 1 Often it seems like there’s a story about a Hollywood celebrity in the far reaches of her forties—or beyond—who has welcomed a baby. What’s usually not shared publicly is that donor eggs or embryos likely played a role in conception. Those mature first-timemom stories can naively lull many hopeful parents into thinking their fertility has a longer shelf life than is biologically possible, fertility experts say. “The reality being that no matter how good someone looks on the outside or how young they feel on the inside, the eggs are still eggs of a certain age,” says Dr. Richlin. “The truth is the oldest woman I’ve ever [helped] get pregnant with her own egg is forty-five,” says Dr. Levi. “Fertility diminishes so much in the forties that it increasingly becomes a challenge to have a baby using your own eggs every year older you get. People don’t talk about it, but so many pregnancies these days involve the use of donor eggs or embryos.” Medical Advice: If you are in your twenties or thirties and thinking you might want to eventually have a child, consider visiting a fertility specialist to discuss egg freezing. “The technology is there,” says Dr. Richlin. “[Egg freezing] can put you in a position, when you are a little older, of not needing donor eggs or embryos if you decide to go forward with plans to have a family.”
fascinating is the education deficiencies you see about safe sex in teens, you tend to see in older adults as well,” he says. “Often, it happens when they are reentering the dating world and don’t understand that even though they may have had families or entered menopause, they can still catch something. It’s almost like they need a refresher course on the facts of life.” The alarming trend is showing up in data. The Centers for Disease Control reports a significant spike in diseases including chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea and genital herpes in men and women ages sixty-five and older. While adults in their twenties still claim the highest percentage of STDs, “I just treated a sixty-year-old woman who had chlamydia,” says Dr. Chudnoff, of the STD that can cause pelvic inflammatory disease in women. “In fact, it’s the STD I’m seeing the most in [older] women.” Dr. Shieva Ghofrany says this risky behavior extends to adults of all ages engaged in extramarital affairs. “I’ve treated patients for sexually transmitted things they got from the person they were having an affair with,” she says. “They are shocked and humiliated, but I think they forget that if someone is cheating with you, who else have they been with? You are probably not the only one.” Because of careless sex practices, Dr. Ghofrany says, infections like herpes and the human papillomavirus (HPV) “are fairly rampant. There are millions of people walking around with these things who don’t know it.” Sometimes, Dr. Ghofrany adds, she sees warning signs of an undiagnosed STD in an inflamed vulva that “a woman has obviously been scratching for months. They usually don’t tell me they’ve been itching because it’s one of those embarrassing things, but I can tell during an exam by just how red and sore she looks,” she says. The Fix: To keep STDs at bay, keep condoms handy whatever your age. Remember that STDs can spread by not only intercourse but also oral and anal sex. Tell your doctor about risky behaviors and honestly inventory your romantic partners. Get tested for STDs, especially if you’ve jumped back into
the dating pool and have had unprotected sex (or suspect a partner has). See a doctor if you notice unusual discharge, itching, odors or sores, all signs of possible infection. MAKING LOVE CONNECTIONS Dr. Chudnoff says too many couples and individuals are hesitant to broach issues related to sexual dysfunction, as they impact one’s sense of virility. “Yet it’s critical to talk about simply because there’s so much misinformation out there,” he says. Case in point: The sexually inexperienced newlyweds he counseled that weren’t connecting sexually. “The husband did a Google search looking for ideas to spark things up and comes home with handcuffs, whips and chains. [The wife] ends up running out of the house.” What the couple instead needed, Dr. Chudnoff says, was some matter-of-fact instruction on female sexual response and “the importance of foreplay.” Dr. Ghofrany says her patients will sometimes reluctantly share their struggles achieving orgasm. “There can be so many reasons why, and since they deserve the pleasure and satisfaction that comes from intimacy, it’s really important to talk about it,” she says. Her first question to patients? “Is it something you are able to do on your own because, if we know it’s possible, we can rule out something anatomical and dig a little deeper.” When it comes to male performance, Dr. Chudnoff says many women tiptoe around their male partner’s sexual dysfunction. “If he suffers from premature ejaculation, it may be impacting their enjoyment and satisfaction,” he says, “but they may not completely understand what’s happening. These topics—like erectile dysfunction or the fact normal coitus doesn’t last for ninety minutes—aren’t part of our normal sex education. Who teaches about premature ejaculation in a typical lesson?” It’s important to know that performance syndromes could be a sign of more systemic medical problems like anxiety, heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. Female sexual response issues can also have links to diseases like diabetes and
hypertension, and can be affected further by menopause and some prescription drugs, like some antidepressants. In some cases, sexual dysfunction can also be a contributing factor in infertility. “It’s interesting that men start to experience problems with sexual dysfunction beginning in their forties, right around the same time their female partners begin to experience issues relating to menopause,” says Dr. Chudnoff. “It can cause a disconnect, even in relationships that were once healthy and vibrant. So discussing it is critical.”
3. THE GOLDEN YEARS
ON MENOPAUSE & HEREDITY From thinning hair to—let’s just go there—those dry-as-the-Sahara private parts, there are some physical aspects of the change in life that are often more mortifying than those dreaded night sweats everyone talks about. The good news is there is help for these more disconcerting elements of the hormonal shift. Here’s the scoop.
THE STATE OF THINGS DOWN THERE, Part 2 Besides the changes that can follow childbirth, the shift in hormones that occur with menopause also affect the vulva and the vagina. “There’s a normal thinning and atrophy of the vaginal walls that takes place over time,” explains Dr. Scott Chudnoff, referring
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to the impact of estrogen loss. “And there can also be, because of hormonal changes, a lack of desire and arousal, and significant dryness, not to mention a change in body image which can also impact sexual response.” Dr. Shieva Ghofrany points out that besides these anatomical changes, depression and other side effects of menopause, like weight gain and sleep disorders, can all play a role in diminishing libido. “Sometimes when we talk about these, women will almost speak to me in code,” says Dr. Kim Nichols, a Greenwich-based dermatologist. “It bothers a lot of women but no one likes to talk about it. And yet, here we have men buying up Viagra like it’s going out of style. I wish my patients would bring it up more; they deserve to know there are solutions.” Dr. Ghofrany says many of her post-menopausal patients will vent to her about a lackluster libido, which can be particularly frustrating if they once had a satisfying sex life. “And one of the things I talk about—besides that there are real physical causes for these things—is that familiarity makes all of us lose some interest in our partners over time. They need to understand that some of this is very normal with or without menopause being a factor. It doesn’t mean we love our partners less, but this is a normal progression in the life of most couples.” Yet, Dr. Ghofrany adds, pain and discomfort during intercourse are unnecessary, which is why women need to seek medical solutions. T h e F i xe s : For about a year now, Dr. Nichols has been treating her patients with Core Intima, a laser-based treatment device for vaginal rejuvenation. Used externally and internally, “it’s the new frontier for what used to be a surgical fix,” she says. “And I like it as a treatment because it’s comprehensive.” The treatments can improve sexual satisfaction, improve vaginal lubrication and even minimize stress incontinence related to childbirth and menopause. She recommends two or three treatments to see noticeable results, followed by an annual “maintenance” procedure. “I’ve found it tends to be appealing to divorced women who are
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re-entering the dating field.” Besides laser therapies, Dr. Ghofrany notes it’s quite possible to get great results without turning to the hormone replacement therapy. “There are vaginal rings, creams, and tablets, and they are so safe that even some of my patients who have had breast cancer are taking them,” she says. She’s also intrigued by Intarosa, a once daily vaginal insert approved by the FDA in late 2016 to treat postmenopausal vulvar and vaginal atrophy as well as painful intercourse.
WHEN THIN ISN’T IN Women who experience hair loss are among the most emotionally wrought patients who visit Dr. Nichols. “On a scale of one to ten, in terms of how things are impacting them psychologically, they are my nines,” she says. “That’s because women tend to see hair as a critical element of their femininity,” says Dr. Ivan Cohen, founder of the Center for Hair Transplantation at Fairfield Dermatology and an associate clinical professor of dermatology at the Yale School of Medicine. While hair loss can be blamed on a variety of reasons, including menopause, Dr. Cohen, who estimates some 25 percent of his hair loss patients are female, says the most common cause is heredity. “What we’re learning is if your problem is more long-term and chronic, the causes have less to do with hormones than we used to think,” he says. “You can usually go back in the family and find the pattern.” The Fixes: As is the case with many
disorders, treatments for hair loss in women tend to be progressive based on a patients’ response as well as the severity of symptoms. Current options include: • Rogaine Not just for the gents, this topically applied medication is Dr. Cohen’s first course of treatment. He often combines it with natural therapies including antioxidant supplements to reduce inflammation, which is considered an exacerbating factor in hair loss. “It can yield great results in as little as four months and has no side effects,” he says. • Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) This therapy, which involves spinning a patient’s blood in a centrifuge then injecting the plasma into the scalp, is having a moment these days, treating everything from fine lines and wrinkles to hair loss. Both Dr. Cohen and Dr. Nichols use PRP. “In the beginning, I must confess, even I was incredulous but I’m getting great results with it,” says Dr. Nichols. “We’ve been seeing significant hair growth after the third or fourth treatment.” Dr. Cohen cautions the treatment is not universally effective, “but it can be wonderful when it gets the desired results.” • Scalp Stimulating Laser Cap Dr. Cohen has had success for some patients using head gear known as Capillus, an FDA-cleared device that emits lasers to stimulate hair follicles. “You can wear it around the house while you are getting a hair growth treatment,” he says. • Hair Transplantation The transfer of small pieces of hair-bearing skin grafts from other areas of the head to bald spots can be effective, says Dr. Cohen, a nationally-recognized expert in this field. “The ideal candidate does not have all over thinness, but a place on the head where there is still plenty of hair,” he explains. “When someone is the right candidate, the results can be incredibly natural looking.” Medical Advice: “Hair loss can be exacerbated by underlying problems such as thyroid disorders or anemia,” says Dr. Cohen. Also, in rare cases, diseases of the scalp can be destroying hair follicles, a problem that needs investigation and its own specialized therapies.”
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ADDRESING OBESITY Medication and surgical options to help control excess weight
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ON COSMETIC PROCEDURES By a certain age, most of us have tugged at our faces to imagine the year-erasing impact of a nip here and a tuck there, or at least chatted conspiratorially with our friends about who is getting a little intervention. Even for those of us who shamelessly fess up to a Botox habit, some cosmetic concerns venture into more discreet territory. We asked medical experts to identify some of the common cosmetic concerns that secretly bother their patients the most and to recommend the latest solutions. ADULT ACNE It can be tough enough riding out the hormonal waves of teenage acne, but emotionally, the adult version of zits is almost worse, says Dr. Kim Nichols. “You think you have been there, and then it’s back,” she says. In the same way the teen years can blemish the complexion, the hormonal fluctuations that accompany pregnancy and menopause can do the same. “It’s tough [for patients] because they are dealing with zits and wrinkles at the exact same time,” says Dr. Nichols. The Fix: Originally formulated to treat hypertension, dermatologists now often prescribe the prescription medication Spironolactone to treat adult acne, says Dr. Jason McBean of Fairfield Dermatology.
ccording to the Centers for Disease Control, more than one-third of Americans are now considered obese, with women falling into this category at rates slightly higher than men. The epidemic is even more staggering when you consider the numbers of people who are overweight but not tipping the scales into the morbidly obese range. “When you add them in, it’s about 75 percent of adults who are overweight or obese,” says Dr. Neil Floch of Fairfield County Bariatric & Surgery Specialists and the director of MinimallyInvasive Surgery at Norwalk Hospital. So, it’s rather remarkable, as research shows, that discussions about weight struggles—which can be a contributing factor to diabetes and heart disease as well as orthopedic problems—are rarely part of the doctor-patient dynamic. “It’s become a taboo subject when it should be the opposite,” says Dr. Floch. “Patients don’t bring it up because there is so much shame, and doctors don’t bring it up because they don’t want to offend the person coming to them for care.” Dr. Floch adds: For some women, the hormonal changes brought on by pregnancy or menopause can be triggers that catapult some patients from “someone who has struggled with their weight to someone who is experiencing obesity.” The Fix: Dr. Floch says weight loss surgery, including procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, are now considered mainstream interventions for the obese. “Most people
can lose twenty pounds with lifestyle changes, but when you are in territory where you need to lose much more than that, it becomes a situation where surgery is usually the most effective way to address these problems. The idea that these are drastic interventions is a thing of the past.” In his practice, more than 70 percent of the bariatric procedures he performs are sleeve gastrectomies, which he tends to prefer because the procedure, which involves removing about two-thirds of the stomach to diminish appetite, also results in a reduction in levels of ghrelin and leptin, two hormones that trigger hunger. “What we’re doing is not just making the stomach smaller but also changing the environment,” he says. “When the hormonal messaging changes, you have a much better chance for success with weight loss.” People who need to lose between twenty and sixty pounds are opting for implantation of temporary, surgically-placed balloons into their stomachs to achieve weight-loss goals. The balloons are inserted and inflated for a period of six months, then removed, explains Dr. Floch. While the balloons give patients a feeling of fullness, helping them maintain strict portion control, there is a long list of pros and cons to taking this alternate approach. “For one thing, you have two procedures. One to put the balloon in and another to take it out,” says Dr. Floch. “Also, patients who have this done really go through a period of adjustment. There’s a lot of nausea afterwards. It takes some time to get used to it and while I’ve never
had anyone say, ‘Take this thing out of me,’ I do have to prescribe anti-nausea medication for people who have it done.” The other potential downside? “This is a procedure that requires a real commitment to lifestyle change because it’s temporary.” The Nonsurgical Approach For reasons ranging from genetics to a culture weaned on processed foods, growing numbers of Americans are feeling like failures after years of yo-yo dieting. The good news is that there are medical interventions for folks who are not considered obese but whose recurring attempts at diet and exercise have failed. The Fix: Dr. Floch has found a new class of weight loss medications including Qysmia, Contrave and Belviq, that are beneficial for those trying to lose a stubborn twenty pounds or so. “If you’ve worked on your nutrition and are exercising, and it’s not going anywhere, these can be effective,” says Dr. Floch, who also prescribes these for his post-bariatric surgery patients whose weight loss has plateaued after months of big losses. The caveat with these medications is that some seem to work better for some people than others. They also have side effects ranging from constipation to dry mouth. “You may have to experiment before you find the right one but most people do,” says Dr. Floch. Medical Advice: If you are trying to lose a few pounds—or more—focus on eating more gut-filling fiber. “My mantra is more fiber and less of everything else,” says Dr. Floch.
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BRA BULGE Just like genetics can play a role in fat that clings to the abdomen, some women accumulate fat around the bra line or under the armpit, says Dr. McBean. “I’ve seen it in marathon runners and women who otherwise are incredibly fit,” says Dr. McBean, who blames heredity for a problem that can make tank tops off-limits for some. The Fix: Dr. McBean treats bra bulge with Smart-Lipo, a minimally-invasive procedure done under local anesthesia, which uses lasers to destroy fat cells and tighten the surrounding skin. “The best candidates for this tend to be folks who are already relatively fit and of normal body weight.” Dr. McBean has also used Smart-Lipo to address fatty deposits on flabby knees, which bothers some women like those saggy armpits do.
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BREAST ASYMMETRY Research suggests that as many as 25 percent of all woman have breasts of different sizes but a much smaller subset have breasts of noticeably different proportions. “I have seen patients who were a full C cup and saggy on one side, and barely an A cup on the other,” says Dr. Gregory LaTrenta, the plastic surgeon. While reasons for asymmetr y can vary—with hormonal changes, traumatic injuries and curvature of the spine known as scoliosis all being potential causes— the reasons for breast asymmetry are not well understood. “Regardless of the cause, when adolescent girls have this asymmetry, it can be acutely embarrassing,” says Dr. LaTrenta. The phenomenon can also keep girls and women who fall into this category from wearing bathing suits, or opting for loose tops to conceal the imbalance. The Fix: A small cosmetic implant in the smaller breast, along with a surgical breast lift, can create the desired breast symmetry for most women, says Dr. LaTrenta. Medical Advice: While pronounced breast asymmetry can be emotionally traumatic for adolescent girls, Dr. LaTrenta advises against any corrective surgical intervention before the eighteenth birthday. “Teenage girls are still developing, and it’s critical to reach full maturity before you intervene surgically,” he says.
OVERSIZED BREASTS Heredity influences breast size and it is not unusual for Dr. LaTrenta to see patients— sometimes petite ones—whose busts are so large that they are suffering physically and emotionally. “It’s not just that they are embarrassed, although many of them are,” he says. “If you have a disproportionately large chest and are carrying around a large cup size on a small frame, you can have back issues. It can affect your posture and the kind of clothes you wear. What bothers women most is that it’s a matronly look. It can make your body look older than it is, simply because of your chest size.” The Fix: Research indicates women who’ve undergone breast reduction surgery—which involves excising tissue and a breast lift— have the highest satisfaction rates of any cosmetic procedure. “I think that speaks volumes about how burden-some it can be to have oversized breasts,” says Dr. LaTrenta. Medical Advice: Maintain a healthy, steady weight after undergoing breast reduction surgery as gaining or losing weight can impact your bust size. PROFUSE SWEATING This syndrome, known as hyperhidrosis, is noted for excessive sweating that is profoundly embarrassing and difficult to control without intervention. “It also has a tremendous impact on self-esteem and can impact your confidence in professional settings,” says Dr. McBean. The Fix: Botox isn’t just for wrinkles anymore. “A shot of it in the armpit can significantly eliminate the problem for up to six months, sometimes longer,” says Dr. LaTrenta. “It’s a win-win because it’s relatively easy to do and it saves the patient in the long run on all those silk blouses and cashmere sweaters they’ve been ruining.” Medical Advice: While hyperhidrosis can be associated with the hormonal changes that come with pregnancy, menopause, and heredity, Dr. McBean notes it can also be caused by underlying medical conditions like hypothyroidism and Parkinson’s disease.
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Dr. Nichols says some of the same anti-aging regimens she uses on her patients, including laser therapies and probiotics, are also effective in addressing residual effects of adult acne. And there’s a boon: “They’ll also make you look more youthful.” M e d i c a l A d v i c e : In s o m e c a s e s, pronounced adult acne can be linked to hormonal disorders such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, which also has links to infertility, says Dr. McBean. Tell your doctor if your periods are irregular, another sign of the syndrome.
honestly. “You’ll hear about a lot of fights, and when you ask more probing questions, the truth gradually begins to come out.” Family therapist Maud Purcell says getting patients to recognize the cycle of abuse they’re experiencing is critical, “because domestic violence tends to escalate and get worse over time.”
5. OPENING UP
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ON MENTAL HEALTH Even though booking an appointment with a therapist implies a willingness to divulge intimate thoughts, professionals in the listening business say that’s not always how things work. Secrets from substance abuse and domestic violence are topics that practitioners say often take a lot of coaxing before potentially lifesaving or course-altering disclosures are made. What do patients have trouble sharing that their health care practitioners really should know about? Here’s what they said. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The cycles of domestic violence and abuse can be so insidious, it can be extremely challenging for someone to admit to the emotional or physical trauma being inflicted by an intimate partner. Dr. Joseph Flynn says that domestic violence victims may seek therapy but don’t come forward about abuse, “because the very nature of domestic violence makes them incredibly fearful of the person harming them if they do disclose.” Often, he says, it takes careful probing to get patients, “who tend to circle around their fears,” to share
EATING DISORDERS While extreme thinness associated with anorexia nervosa may be obvious to a medical practitioner, it can be harder to detect bulimia or an exercise addiction, says Purcell. “They have a dramatic impact on our health and can be devastating to our emotional state,” she says. Even though she says patients with eating disorders often seek therapy, it remains challenging for many of them to divulge disordered patterns relating to food and exercise. “People don’t like to share because it involves a fear of giving up these behaviors, which are about controlling their world in the first place.” EXTRAMARITAL AFFAIRS Besides the risk of STDs and the damage they can do marriages and families, “affairs are important to be honest about because, for some people, they can cause stress and anxiety,” says Purcell, who notes many individuals having affairs also need medication for anxiety and depression. Dr. Flynn says an affair also tends to speak to much deeper problems in someone’s life. “There is some kind of dysfunction—in their personal history, in a relationship—which has driven a person to go outside the relationship. That’s often at the heart of what people need to be talking about, but by not disclosing the affair there’s a whole area that’s cut off therapeutically. Sometimes getting a patient to divulge this can take a long time and that’s too bad, because it’s standing in the way of so much work they need to do.” HEAVY DRINKING “People are very likely not to admit the actual amount they drink,” says Purcell. “I will hear about a daily glass of wine ‘to relax’ that’s actually more like a bottle.” Dr. Flynn
says honestly owning up to one’s drinking habits is critical for those who are struggling with mood disorders, including depression. “Alcohol is a known depressant and it can make people’s struggles that much worse.” (The same is true with addictions to prescription drugs like opioids.) MEDICATION NONCOMPLIANCE “One of the biggest things that is not disclosed by mental health patients is that they’ve stopped taking their medication,” says Dr. Flynn. “For some people, this is really serious and not something they should gloss over, but you would be surprised how many people will come in for an appointment and not divulge this. If they were having trouble with side effects or didn’t like taking the medicine, it’s critical that the people treating them know because there can be a whole host of problems that develop.” PORNOGRAPHY ADDICTION Engaging in a steady diet of porn “can interfere with your life in the same way an affair can,” says Purcell. “It can also impact the way we think about sexuality and what’s normal and what is not, harming our relationships,” says Dr. Scott Chudnoff. SEXUAL ABUSE “There is so much fear and shame and confusion if you’ve experienced sexual abuse, especially if this happened when you were young; the trauma can impact you for a lifetime,” says Purcell. “The biggest reason why they don’t come forward is they tend to blame themselves. Nothing could be further from the truth, but it keeps them from going forward in so many ways.” SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY “There are people, including some in heterosexual marriages, who are leading closeted lives,” says Purcell, who notes she’s seen more and more of this in her therapy practice lately. “It’s a big thing that doesn’t come up because of the fear and shame of disclosure. But not living an authentic life can contribute to all kinds of emotional W disturbances.”
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estport resident Chris Craymer, known internationally for his cinematic fashion photography and portraits, has zoomed in again on one of his favorite subjects—love—in his latest book, American Romance. Craymer grew up in London, but he and his family have made their home by pictureperfect Compo Beach for the past nine years. He took a moment, between shooting for O, The Oprah Magazine in L.A. and flying to Asia for Ponds, to answer a few questions about the book, a Brit’s eye for romance and the perfect Valentine’s Day with his true love…
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Q& A What inspired you to do this book? I’ve always loved imagery that is emotional. This is the prime motivating force in my work.
When did you start working on it? It is a mixture of retrospective work from the past six years or so and new work that I have shot over the past eighteen months.
How did you choose the couples? I look for couples who inspire me both in the way they look and the depth of their relationship.
How about the locations? I like to find locations that my subjects either actually live in or, more commonly, locations that I can imagine them living in. Generally, I am attracted to locations with personality and something magical about them. In this book, one location—my friends Anne and Alberto’s house—is actually in Westport. It is an old property that retains its charm. The garden is rambling and not at all manicured and reminds me of Europe, so I love it.
Is romance alive and well in our neck of the woods—or is everyone too busy achieving? Love is not something you can buy, so it is a great leveler. People from the Northeast are no different from everyone else: We all seek some romance and love in our lives.
How did you get the couples to relax and be so open and natural on camera? I like to talk to the couples before I work with them. I show them my work and find out if they are interested. It is a two-way process, as we all have to feel inspired and involved. My way with all my subjects is to gently encourage and create a safe environment where we can all express ourselves.
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The book sends a message about the beauty of romance between couples, whether gay or straight, black or white. Was this important to you—and did you realize when conceptualizing the book how timely this message would be? It was really important to me to show that romance is universal and that we are all the same. The timing was by chance.
In doing this book, did you notice ways in which American romance differs from British romance? When I shot my first book
Romance in the UK, my subjects were from a narrow band of heterosexual early-twenties couples. I called them my “premortgage” couples. American Romance is more embracing in that I have included lesbian, gay, transgender relationships and also couples with children and older couples. For me this reflects what American romance is right now.
Do you have a favorite shot in the book? I have many favorites, but the cover is certainly one of them.
What did you learn from this book about love and romance? I learnt that we are often defined as individuals in the way we brush up against and interact with our partners. It is a learning process and a growing process.
How long have you been married? 22 years.
Describe one of the most romantic experiences you’ve shared with your wife. For me it is when we have
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in-depth conversations, where we really connect on a profound level. This year Zoe and I spent time at a retreat in Costa Rica and I treasured every moment because we opened up to ourselves and to each other. It is beautiful to learn new things about your wife, particularly when it is a long relationship. What will you do on Valentine’s Day? I like having a quiet dinner with Zoe, just me and her being together. These are always our best moments. Sometimes I am traveling on the day itself, so if that is the case, we will celebrate on another day. How did you get into photography? My father was a photographer and he introduced me to the camera and the darkroom. Three tips for amateur photographers? Take pictures as much as you can. Don’t worry about the camera you have—an iPhone is perfectly fine, just take pictures. Finally, dream a little. Dream about what you want to create. Dreams often come true! Anything to add? I hope my pictures will make you feel good inside and smile a little! W
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One, in fact, is not the loneliest number. Excursions for every comfort level—from the timid tourist to the intrepid traveler
GOING No matter your travel style, we’ve got the trip for you: from relaxation on Mexico’s Isla Holbox (this page), to exploring the pristine beauty of British Columbia (opposite).
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uban artist Sandra Pérez came to Holbox in 1999 looking for solitude and a place to create her art. A few years later she opened her nineteen-room ocean front hotel, CasaSandra. The way she describes her search sounds like
a siren song for the solo traveler: “For a long time, I wanted to write by the ocean and went in search of an ancient land, a quiet place, where blue was evident and all-surrounding.” This sleepy island is what every pale, overworked and
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vacation-starved traveler dreams of. Located off of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Caribbean, Isla Holbox (pronounced hol-bosh) is a rare combination of hidden beauty and easy accessibility. Unlike its overly Instagrammed neighbor Tulum, Holbox has largely remained a well-kept secret. (Our apologies in advance.) A network of sandy streets connects the port, beaches and buzzy town square. There is one ATM and no cars—golf buggies taxi people around. Spend days
swimming with whale sharks, photographing the resident flamingos or napping on one of the pastel hammocks strung up over the sea. You can rent a bike for about twenty pesos an hour and cover a lot of the island in a day (it’s only twenty-six miles long and a mile wide).
Relaxation is not hard to come by on Holbox. The laid-back beach town vibe puts the most stressed-out traveler at ease.
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t first glance a weeklong surfing trip wouldn’t seem to belong in the beginner category. But before you think we’ve made a mistake and skip ahead, hear us out. This surfing retreat is not only for the overly athletic or granola types. Kalon guests stay in a well-appointed mansion, the food is gourmet and every detail is handled. All you need to do is stand up on a board, which is easier than you think. The water temperatures hover around seventy-eight degrees year-round, each instructor works with a maximum of
three surfers and massages are included. The package also includes all surf lessons, food and accommodations. Instruction is followed up with video analysis. Guests surf every day except Wednesday, which is reserved for relaxation and massages. The local beaches are uncrowded and chosen each morning based on the best conditions.
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Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler At Kalon, 60 percent of the guests come alone and over half are female. At the mansion, guests can choose to spend as much or as little time with the group as they like. The infinity pool, surf lessons and group dinners
mean lots of socializing. But a private room with luxury linens, a rain shower, balcony with ocean views and a private trail through the jungle offer plenty of opportunity for solitude. Fly into San Jose (Costa Rica) airport, and the team will retrieve you in a Land Cruiser for the two-and-a-half hour ride to Dominical. Cost: $3,210 for one-week stay
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“Hanging ten” doesn’t have to mean living like a beach bum. Guests at Kalon get the five-star treatment when they are not out conquering the waves.
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Mountain Trek is a favorite of celebs looking to get in shape for upcoming roles and elite athletes prepping for their upcoming seasons.
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eave your cell phone and Ambien at home. Mountain Trek wellness retreat is perfect for anyone trying to reduce stress levels, reset sleep schedules and get in great shape. Forbes magazine calls this timber lodge in the Canadian mountains a “tough-love luxury retreat.” Worried you need to be in shape to get in shape? Don’t be. The staff promises that if you can climb four flights of stairs without stopping and walk outdoors for two hours
continuously you’ll be fine. Days follow a predictable routine (key to fixing sleep issues) starting with sunrise yoga followed by a three- to four-hour hike. Hikes are divided into four groups to accommodate all fitness levels. Evenings include education, more exercise and massages. Three massages are included with the base price, but you can pay for additional treatments
or relax in the mineral hot springs just five minutes away. Guests can opt out of any part of the program but rarely do, thanks to the encouragement of the staff, who are committed to making sure everyone succeeds. The program can improve more than just your waistline; the daily hikes can also improve your cognitive function. Just as your computer works better when you turn it off for a bit, so does your brain. Studies show that problem solving can be improved by disconnecting from technology and reconnecting with nature. Digital detox also helps improve sleep. You’ll learn about circadian rhythm, the sleep hormone melatonin and how to maximize restful sleep. The retreat cuts out things that interfere with good sleep like caffeine and
alcohol. Lights out and morning wake-ups occur at the same time every day, helping to create a schedule that allows you to sleep deeply.
Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler Over three quarters of guests come alone. Rooms are small but cozy with private baths, down-filled duvets and handmade quilts. The lodge has uninterrupted views of Kootenay Lake and the jagged Purcell Mountains. Groups are coed and limited to sixteen guests (only one couple per group is allowed). Cost: $5,100 for one week, airfare not included. Fly into Spokane, Washington, and the resort will handle transportation to the lodge. »
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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and cooking lessons. (One of Alaska’s most innovative restaurants, 229 Parks, is owned by two-time James Beard nominated chef Laura Cole, who offers Alaskan cooking classes exclusively to Access guests.) Tamar keeps the trips small. “Limiting the size of our groups to no more than twelve clients allows our guests access to both planned and serendipitous experiences that simply don’t work for larger groups, such as visiting local families, cooking in small restaurants and homebased cooking schools, and exploring off-the-beaten-trail villages,” she says.
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shines down on greenhouses and gardens. The result? Some of the best (and biggest) produce in the world. And the salmon and crab, well, they’re called king for a reason. Access Trips explores this remote destination through the lens of food (other trips include Morocco, Peru, Cuba, Thailand and Vietnam). The eight-day itinerary begins
in Fairbanks and includes stays in a variety of lodges with spectacular views, a visit to one of the few Alaskan birch syrup factories (think maple syrup, but better), a helicopter flight to Colony Glacier for dogsledding, a visit to Denali National Park and Reserve, a boat tour of Kachemak Bay, a visit to the
Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler Navigating this massive northern state on your own would be daunting. A culinary tour allows you to experience the local culture in a completely unique way. Cost: $7,380 for eight-day tour; airfare and mandatory medical travel insurance are not included.
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From the breathtaking scenery to the mouthwatering cuisine, this Alaska excursion truly appeals to all of the senses.
Copenhagen is a beautifully unique city that offers everything from bustling bars and cafes to quiet gardens and stunning castles.
the original settlers still live here and the area has a distinct ’70s feel. Described as a “society within a society,” Christiania’s inhabitants developed their own set of rules, independent of the Danish government. Many residents built their own homes, giving the area an extremely interesting architectural feel.
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openhagen ended up on the solo travel list because Denmark is the first country I ever visited alone. While backpacking in our twenties, my friend and I decided to part ways in Germany. She was headed to Oktoberfest, I wanted adventure. The next train leaving the station was bound for Copenhagen, and soon so was I. A few years (okay, decades) have passed, but Copenhagen is still one of the best places to visit with nothing more than a carry-on suitcase and a little wanderlust.
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There are many ways to see Copenhagen, but to ensure you enjoy the best of everything, let a luxury travel planner like Butterfield & Robinson create an exclusive itinerary for you. They will plan as much or as little as you like and book everything from hotels and restaurants to private guided tours. Do you dream of staying in a neo-Moorish fairytale suite? The Nimb Hotel is tucked right inside the Tivoli gardens—here you can enjoy gourmet food amid the terrace’s twinkling lights, bubbly at the chic bar, a grand suite and even a roller-coaster ride. The best way to see the cool outer neighborhoods and get a sense of Copenhagen’s layout is to take a private guided bike tour (a mode of transportation the city is famous for). Butterfield & Robinson’s local art historian will guide you through hidden streets and passageways to reveal surprises like the tranquil Library Garden in the center of town; the legislative parking lot (hint: it’s a looooooong bike rack); and The Booktrader, a historic bookstore-café. Christiania, proclaimed the anarchist district of Copenhagen by its residents, is one of Denmark’s most popular tourist attractions, but you’ll want a private guide when you visit. Christiania was founded in 1971 and used to be famous for its drug culture. Today, many of
Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler Denmark has held the title of “Happiest Country in the World” more than once and for good reason. Copenhagen is one of the safest and friendliest cities in Europe, and it’s easy to navigate by bike or public transportation.
Cost: Prices vary based on accommodations; itineraries are uniquely designed for each traveler. »
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Ecuador FREEDOM OF THE ROAD
Far more than a mortorcycle ride, these excursions offer clients a way to explore and experience the rugged beauty of Ecuador in pure solitude.
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cuador is a motorcyclist’s dream destination. Located on the equator, this South American country offers year-round riding, thousands of miles of newly paved roads, cheap gasoline, little traffic and a variety of terrain, climate and culture. No wonder Motorcycle News calls Ecuador the “Biker’s Secret Paradise.” Freedom Bike Rental helps make all your Jack Kerouac dreams come true. The company provides everything including the bike, the GPS and route as well as all
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along the way. Enjoy a night at Cotococha Amazon Lodge and take a guided excursion in a motorized canoe to explore the culture and wildlife. There are also opportunities for birdwatching, hiking, horseback
riding, swimming, volcanic baths, rappelling, kayaking and cave exploration.
Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler Ecuador has the lowest crime rate in South America, not a small factor to consider when embarking on a solo journey. You choose the motorcycle and it will be pre-programmed with each day’s route. You will be given a paper map as a backup. Hotels are booked and paid for in advance. All you need to do is enjoy the ride. Cost: Prices vary based on trip length and bike choice. A fourday trip on a Triumph Tiger 800XC is $1,350, which includes all accommodations, three breakfasts and two dinners, but not fuel.
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the accommodations along the way. You just need to bring your hunger for adventure, and not too big of a travel bag. The journey begins in the Andes in Quito, which also happens to be the highest capital city in the world at 9,350 feet. Motorcyclists are encouraged to arrive a day or two early to experience the city and get acclimated to the high altitude before beginning the bike trip. Freedom Bike Rental offers a long list of tours, from easy one-day treks to more grueling off-road rides. For a first-time solo traveler, consider booking the Avenue of Volcanoes, Quilotoa Loop and Amazon Basin Tour. The four-day self-guided tour takes you through two distinct regions of Ecuador—the Andes and the Amazon Basin. You’ll roll past the highest active volcanoes in the world and then on to Quilotoa Crater Lake and its distinct blue-green mineral waters. Then, you’ll ride through the Amazon jungle with ample opportunities for rafting, kayaking and hiking
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e asked Jacob Marek, a luxury travel agent who specializes in booking travel for introverts, where he would send an adventure-seeking solo traveler, and he quite literally recommended the end of the earth—Patagonia. The region sits at the southern tip of South America and straddles Chile and Argentina. Because it’s barely been touched since humans first arrived tens of thousands of years ago, it retains near mythical status. Patagonia has it all—from rainforests to glaciers and even penguins. The rugged and remote terrain has kept it one of the last undeveloped, pristine frontiers. Marek can design an itinerary of any length and difficulty. He suggests starting in Buenos Aires and recovering from your flight with a guided tour of this European-influenced city. From there he recommends heading to Torres del Paine National Park, which is another day’s journey. (We mentioned this was the end of the world, right?) Ecocamp Patagonia sits in the middle of the Torres del Paine park and was voted one of the Best Hotels in the World by Travel and Leisure. The property is fully sustainable and offers the world’s first domed hotel rooms. Choose from a standard (shared
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bathroom, no heat) to a suite dome (heat, private bathroom, hot water, spectacular views and enough electricity to charge your camera or computer—but not run a hair dryer). Ecocamp offers excursions as rugged as a nine-day trek around the park (sleeping in tents each night) or daily walking trips where you return to the comfort of your dome sweet dome. The beauty of Patagonia is that there is no real jet lag; the time difference is only two hours. A direct flight from New York is about eleven hours, the same amount of time it would take you to get to Hawaii. If you are booking your own trip, Marek recommends staying at one of the many EcoLodges found in the region. To hike any national park, you’ll need a guide. Lodges can organize a guide and entrance to the parks.
Looking to get away from people? This is one of the most underpopulated places on earth, yet easy to reach and the excursions are well-guided. The most profound moments happen with a guide who can lead you to magical vistas.
Breathtaking does not begin to describe the untouched natural wonders that await visitors to Patagonia.
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The ideal time to visit is between October and March (summertime), as weather is warmer and there’s more daylight. Although wintertime is a bit colder with an increased chance of snow, it also means fewer tourists. Cost: Marek says a bucket list trip can be designed for about $1,000 per day, including airfare. »
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ncient India conjures visions of maharajas, elephant rides and sunsets on the famed Ganges River. While many travelers are lured by the ancient majesty, they are equally concerned about navigating cities where ox carts, motorbikes and sport utility vehicles all barrel down the crowded potholed streets. They worry that they’ll be overwhelmed, and not in a good way. Uniworld has created the perfect excursion for anyone
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seeking to experience authentic India, especially solo travelers. The journey starts in Delhi, a fascinating combination of old and new, with ancient villages next to modern residences. The first five days are spent on land exploring the cities of Delhi, Jaipur, Agra and Kolkata. Experienced guides usher you to all of the must-see stops— including the Pink City and Mother Teresa’s Tomb. In Agra, you will stay in one of the most luxurious hotels in the world, the Oberoi Amarvilas, where every guest room features a view of the Taj Mahal (accommodations in each city are all Oberoi properties). On day six, you board the Ganges Voyager II in Kolkata and the rest of the trip unfolds on the waters of the Ganges. Ganges Voyager II is the most luxurious way to experience the Ganges. Every room on the fiftysix-passenger boat is a suite and features French balconies, large bathrooms with rain showers and butlers for premium staterooms. You will sail into remote riverside villages, where you can disembark to experience rural India. There are sampan (small boat) rides, tours of the temple city via trishaw (colorful pedicab) and a visit to the Hare Krishna complex.
A suite aboard the Ganges Voyager II
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Onboard, the meals are open seating, allowing you to dine with any number of new friends or alone with your book.
An experienced guide is with you at all times and the excursions are conducted in small groups, creating an intimate experience.
Cost: The thirteen-day journey ranges from $14,299 to $24,199 (depending on stateroom), airfare not included.
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The rich history and deep spirtuality of India make this a special journey. But this is a trip for those willing to truly leave their cultural comfort zone.
easy rides that meander through Napa or Provence. Founder Andy Levine says every place has its scent. “Provence is lavender; Morocco is spices. You don’t smell that riding in a car with the windows up.” Levine handcrafts every itinerary and just launched a brand-new Greek isle tour. Days are spent exploring ancient towns by bike and nights are whiled away onboard DuVine’s private yacht, Princess Karia 2. The itinerary covers some of Greece’s least accessible islands. Rides take advantage of the bright, clear
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days, coasting through carfree towns, climbing to island pinnacles for unobstructed views and passing lumbering donkeys on stone streets. Highlights include a visit to the town of Kos, birthplace of Hippocrates; exploring a fourth-century acropolis and an active volcano; and afternoons swimming in hidden coves For those concerned about the demanding nature of the rides, there are e-wheels. You’ve likely heard of e-bikes (a little extra help from a motor), but DuVine offers e-wheels that can be used as you need them. All tours have a follow van for anyone who needs a little break.
challenge for a solo traveler, so a small tour where you can socialize as much or as little as you choose is perfect. Cost: Low season prices are $7,895 and high season is $8,495; airfare not included.
Ride to new heights on a variety of islands (many of which you cannot get to on your own) in ancient Greece.
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Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler There are never more than fourteen guests on any excursion. You can ride with newfound friends or take the trail at your own pace. Sailing the Greek Islands would be a
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ll those cyclists we spot around town in the warmer months may not just be out for a leisurely ride. Some of them are likely getting ready for their next DuVine excursion, a popular adventure among the Greenwich biking set. The food, luxe hotels and spectacular destinations make these opulent journeys. Guests can climb hills in the Pyrenees or opt for relatively
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wildfrontierstravel.com If the trips we’ve offered up here are too tame for your wild travel soul, consider booking a tour with Wild Frontiers. This award-winning adventure travel company was founded by former travel writer/journalist Jonny Bealby, and has a successful history of bringing former conflict zones back into the forefront of alternative commercial travel. In the last few years it has reintroduced trips to Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kashmir, Dagestan, North Caucasus and Iran. American travelers seem to be particularly adventurous—on average around 25 percent of the Pakistan, Kashmir and Afghanistan groups are made up of Americans. As to why solo travelers would want to book a tour? Well, do we really need to explain? W
PRO TIP For U.S. citizens traveling internationally, consider signing up for the free Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), which could help the State Department assist you in case of an emergency. step.state.gov
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Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Arthur L. Jenkins, III, MD/Jenkins NeuroSpine at Plancher Orthopaedics and Jenkins NeuroSpine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Ascension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Concierge Choice Physicians/ Warren Steinberg, MD . . . . . . . 65 Concierge Physicians of Westport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Connecticut Skin Institute/ Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PHD . . . . 75 Dr. Joseph O'Connell/The Aesthetic Center of Connecticut . . . . . . . 41 Dr. Julia Voytovich/New Medicine Internal Medicine . . . . . . . . . . 74 Dr. Madhu Mathur/Lifestyle Medicine Center . . . . . . . . . . 76 Elite Health Services . . . . . . . . . . 39 Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates . . . . 76 Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists, PC . . . . . . 76 Fairfield Dermatology . . . . . . . . . 68 Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County, PC (GAFC) . . . 72 James A. Slater, MD/New Canaan Medical Group . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Julia Sabetta, MD . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Lynne M. Haven, MD, PC . . . . . . . 76 Memorial Sloan Kettering Physicians at Norwalk Hospital . . . . . . . . . 3 Mountain Valley Treatment Center . . . . . . . . . . 65 Ophthalmic Associates . . . . . . . . 75 Ortho Connecticut . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Park Avenue Fertility and Reproductive Medicine/Dr. Andrew J. Levi . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Peter Hasapis, MD/New Medicine Medical Practice . . . . 74 Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Shiela Subramanian, MD, MPH/ New Medicine of New Canaan, PC . . . . . . . . . . 74 Skincare Physicians of Fairfield County/Dr. Gail Whitman and Denise Gallo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
BUILDING & HOME IMPROVEMENT Austin Patterson Disston Architects . . . . . . . . . 35 California Closets . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
BUSINESS & FINANCE Cummings & Lockwood LLC . . . . . . 8 Morgan Stanley/Abby Wolman McElroy, CFP . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 People's United Bank Wealth Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
EDUCATION & CHILDREN Brown Pre-College Programs . . . . 41
ENTERTAINMENT Fairfield University Quick Center for the Arts/Open VISIONS Forum: A Fresh Perspective on Global Affairs: An Evening with the BBC's Katty Kay . . . . . . . . 12
EVENTS A-list Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Best of the Gold Coast . . . . . . . . 42 Fairfield County's Community Foundation/Courage To Create Change: The Fund for Women & Girls Annual Luncheon . . . . . 45 Fairfield County's Community Foundation/Giving Day . . . . . . 37 Light a Fire 2017 Thank You . . . . . 22 Moffly Media's 2018 Event Lineup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Near & Far Aid/A Grand Affair Gala 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Women in Business Save the Date . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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St. Vincent's Medical Center . . . . . . 9 Western Connecticut Health Network . . . . . . . . 58, 59 Yale New Haven Health . . . . . . . . 50
JEWELRY Lux Bond & Green . . . . . . Cover 2, 1 Rolex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 2, 1
LANDSCAPING, NURSERY & FLORISTS Homefront Farmers . . . . . . . . . . . 7
REAL ESTATE Michelle & Company/ William Raveis Real Estate . . . . . 11 William Raveis . . . . . . . . . . Cover 4
REAL ESTATE, DESTINATION Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc./ Susie Perticone . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Dataw Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 John's Island Real Estate Company . . . . . . . . . . 47
MISCELLANEOUS Big Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Westy Self Storage . . . . . . . . . . 41
PLAN AHEAD The Home Issue
MARCH/APRIL AD RESERVATION CLOSE: TUESDAY, JANUARY 30
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 WESTPORT
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adults reflect on their relationship, seen through their back-andforth correspondences. From early childhood friendship to adult loss, the portrayal of life and love will move you. See it at Music Theatre of Connecticut through Sun., Feb 11. Times and ticket prices vary. musictheatreofct .com.
In Harmony
FEB.
The Westport Arts Center will host one of America’s preeminent string quartets for an evening of music, both familiar and new. From 8 to 9:30 p.m., The Juilliard String Quartet will perform masterworks by Haydn and Beethoven, as well as modern Scottish composer James MacMillan. Tickets $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Purchase online at westportartscenter.org.
WAXING POETIC
JAN. Tues. 9
AMERICAN TALE
You’ll have plenty to sing about after seeing Woody Sez at the Westport Country Playhouse. The limitedengagement show, running through Sat., Jan. 20, is a musical portrait of the life of American folksinger Woody Guthrie. Tickets start at $35. Show times vary. Check online at westportplayhouse.org.
plays, followed by a stimulating discussion. Takes place at Toquet Hall through Thurs., Jan. 11. Tickets $47. jibproductions.org.
Thurs. 11
ALL LAUGHS
See SNL alum Colin Quinn shake up the Ridgefield Playhouse and bring down the house with his cutting comedic style in his show One in Every Crowd. Performance starts at 8 p.m. Tickets $50. ridgefieldplayhouse .org.
Tues. 9
Mon. 15
Mix up your lunch hour with Play With Your Food. From noon to 1:30 p.m., enjoy a gourmet lunch and readings of short
School is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so the Westport Historical Society wants to take this time to help
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children celebrate the positive influence of Dr. King. Children will learn about the civil rights movement, important figures of the time, and Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For ages 6 through 11. $60. westporthistory.org.
Thurs. 18 SAY CHEESE
Wakeman Town Farm and the Fairfield Cheese Company invite you to cuddle up with a fondue dinner and wine from 7 to 10 p.m. $85. Search Wakeman Town Farm on eventbrite.com.
Fri. 26
SINCERELY...
In A. R. Gurney’s heartrending play Love Letters, two
Sat. 3
RAISE YOUR VOICE
The Saecula Singers, the New Haven–based chamber choir of girls and young women, will perform selections from their wide-ranging repertoire at Christ & Holy Trinity Church from 5 to 7 p.m. General tickets $25. Go to eventbrite.com and search “Saecula Singers.”
Fri. 9
YES, DEAR
Thurs. 1
The Westport Arts Center will host Poetic Inspiration: Readings and Reflections in collaboration with the Westport Library and the Westport Arts Advisory Committee. The event will feature selected poetry readings by members of the public that reflect interpretations of history, which dovetails with the art exhibition on view at the time. The event begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. westportartscenter.org.
Twenty years of love and resentment are laid bare on the stage in Sharr White’s Annapurna, presented by the Westport Community Theatre. The play, both intense and comical, focuses on an estranged couple coming to terms with their past. Runs through Sun., Feb. 25. Tickets at westportcommunity theatre.com.
Sat. 10
PRETTY SWEET
Enjoy sandwiches, sweets and crafts with your little Valentine
at Ambler Farm’s Valentine’s Tea, from 2 to 4 p.m. Registration opens on Jan. 3. Tickets $20 adult, $10 child. amblerfarm.org.
Sun. 11
SPANISH NIGHTS
You might imagine the heady fragrance of citrus and florals when the Weston Commission for the Arts presents their Night in the Garden of Spain. Vlada Yaneva and Matthew Harrison will play a series of piano duets inspired by the multicultural Iberian Peninsula. From 1 to 3 p.m. at the Weston Library. westonpublic libary.org.
Sun. 11
KIDS PLAY
Follow Junie B. Jones as she navigates life as a first grader. New friends, new glasses and a kickball tournament are par for the course in this musical adaptation of Barbara Park’s book, presented at the Westport Country Playhouse. Tickets $20. Shows at 1 and 4 p.m. westportplay house.org W
Sat. 3
THAT’S PUZZLING
Sharpen your pencils and study your thesaurus. It’s time for the 19th Annual Crossword Puzzle Contest, hosted by the Westport Library. From 1 to 4 p.m., New York Times crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz will supply unpublished puzzles for you to crack. Takes place at Saugatuck Congregational Church. $25 to
SAVE THE DATE Mar. 1
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s Giving Day inspires twenty-four hours of giving back to the local community. You’re invited to donate any amount to your favorite local charity or nonprofit. More at fccfoundation.org.
Mar. 2
Step back in time at Near & Far Aid’s Spring Gala on Fri., Mar. 2. The 1920s-themed celebration at Mitchells of Westport starts at 7 p.m. and won’t quit until late into the night, just like in the Jazz Age. More at nearandfaraid.org.
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JUILLIARD STRING QUARTET BY SIMON POWIS
January 20
participate. Register at westportlibrary.org.
BY COLLEEN CROWLEY
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